Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assertive Technology to deliver skilled outpatient services for children in St. Louis, Missouri.

You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans considering discharge needs, and utilize technology to enhance communication, while collaborating with families and healthcare partners to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) required.
• Valid Occupational Therapist license.
• No prior experience required; supervision experience not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Establishes personalized treatment plans and administers therapy sessions.
• Educates and collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers, making referrals as needed.
• Delegates tasks to assistants, techs, and students based on competency levels.
• Completes documentation following departmental policies.
• Provides assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.

Skills

Communication

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist specialized in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (

• Establishes personalized treatment plans and administers therapy sessions.
• Educates and collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers, making referrals as needed.
• Delegates tasks to assistants, techs, and students based on competency levels.
• Completes documentation following departmental policies.
• Provides assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist specialized in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assertive Technology to provide skilled outpatient services. This role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans considering discharge needs, and utilizing technology to enhance communication for children.

• Establishes personalized treatment plans and administers therapy sessions.
• Educates and collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers, making referrals as needed.
• Delegates tasks to assistants, techs, and students based on competency levels.
• Completes documentation following departmental policies.
• Provides assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT).
• Valid Occupational Therapist license.
• No prior experience required; supervision experience is not mandatory.

Preferred Skills & Education

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Disability insurance paid by the employer.
• 401(k) with company match and annual retirement contributions.
• Tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and adoption support.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to leverage technology to improve communication and independence for children, within a hospital committed to high-quality pediatric care and professional excellence.