Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

School Social Work Association of America; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

CEU Budget

Job summary

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with a specialty in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology to support pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes using technology to help children communicate, with a 36-hour work week and a sign-on bonus. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in OT and licensure as an Occupational Therapist, with preferred master’s-level education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Licensure as Occupational Therapist required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Occupational Therapy Services.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Occupational Therapy (OT)

Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy (OT)

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

St. Louis Children's Hospital has an opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist who specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and AssertiveTechnology. A great opportunity to use technology to help children communicate!

• Outpatient
• 36 hours weekly
• Sign-On Bonus
• CEU Budget

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The licensed or registered Occupational Therapist (OT) provides skilled occupational therapy services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Occupational Therapy Services.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Occupational Therapy (OT)

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Occupational Therapist Lic

Preferred Requirements

Education

Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy (OT)

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer