Occupational Therapist (Part-Time) - Occupational Therapy

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,460 - 71,635; Part time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a part-time occupational therapist (3 days per week, .6 FTE) to join the Cortex One clinic. The role involves evaluating adults with ADHD, setting goals, and delivering OT treatment programs in collaboration with clients and care partners.

Responsibilities include documentation, program development, and participation in quality improvement. Requires Bachelors in OT and BLS; Master’s preferred. On-site role in St.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certs required.
• No minimum work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers OT evaluations and treatment in clinic/community settings, planning for 5-10 visits per day.
• Completes clinical documentation including billing and records per policy.
• Collaborates with physicians, families, and other professionals to tailor therapy.
• Supervises OT assistants and students as assigned.

Skills

Body mechanics

Caseload management

Communication

Continual improvement process

Data compilation

Defining problems

Evidence-based practices

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree - Occupational Therapy

Master's degree

Job description

Position Summary

This is a 3 Day a Week (.6 FTE) position working in our Cortex One clinic. The successful applicant will be joining a unique team of dedicated clinicians who practice in an innovative academic environment. We are passionate about delivering evidence-based interventions to clients and their families. The position is responsible for performing evaluations, establishing goals, and planning and delivering OT treatment programs in collaboration with clients, care partners, and other interprofessional team members. The population is primarily adult ADHD and the setting is clinic based, but we may also see clients in their natural environment. This position may also assist with clinical program development, population needs assessments, and related performance improvement activities as assigned by Clinical Practice manager.

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

Scheduled Hours

24

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Delivers evidence based occupational therapy evaluation and treatment services typically offered in the clinic or community, including any follow-up services to ensure appropriate outcomes. Assures services are delivered in a safe and effective manner. Plans for 5-10 clinical visits per day.
• Completes all aspects of clinical documentation including billing and all other assigned documentation. Records evaluations, goals, treatment plan, client response and progressive change in the client’s record according to established protocols and adheres to all departmental and regulatory policies.
• Confers and collaborates with physicians, other health care practitioners, families and / or caregivers to obtain additional information; suggests revisions in treatment program and coordinates occupational therapy intervention with other care providers.
• Orients, instructs and directs occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapy students in patient-related activities as assigned.
• Participates in program development and implementation activities as assigned.
• Participates in performance/quality improvement initiatives as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Alternative work schedules.
• Patient care setting.
• Direct patient care setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree - Occupational Therapy

Certifications/Professional Licenses: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills: Not Applicable

More About This Job

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirement).

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: Clinical (2 Years)

Skills: Body Mechanics, Caseload Management, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Defining Problems, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Fact-Checking, Information Interpretation, Interview Techniques, Negotiation, Openness to Change, Organizing, Patient Counseling, Patient Discharge Planning, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Professional Judgement, Relating to Clients, Safety Practices, Scientific Thinking, Team Problem Solving, Technical Instruction, Time Management

Grade

C13-H

Salary Range

$33.95 - $52.63 / Hourly

Benefits

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.