Occupational Therapist - PRN

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PRN rate

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in Missouri is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist for the inpatient acute care team. The role emphasizes evaluation and treatment, with 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts and a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that supports patient-centered rehabilitation.

Candidates must hold OT degrees and licensure; the position requires adherence to unit protocols and a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as described in the role details.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT Licensure).

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements treatment plans.
• Educates and collaborates with patients, families, and care teams; makes referrals as needed.
• Delegates to assistants and students with appropriate supervision.
• Completes documentation per departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and consultations for OT services.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

OT Licensure

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital has a PRN Occupational Therapist position available in an acute care setting! A minimum 5 weekend shifts and 1 weekday shift per quarter; 1 holiday per year (assigned)

• 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts available
• Competitive PRN rate
• Collaborative and supportive team

Additional Information About The Role

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital has a PRN Occupational Therapist position available in an acute care setting! A minimum 5 weekend shifts and 1 weekday shift per quarter; 1 holiday per year (assigned)

• 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts available
• Competitive PRN rate
• Collaborative and supportive team

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

The inpatient occupational therapy department of BJWCH provides rehabilitation services to patients within an acute care environment. Our staff of experienced, efficient occupational therapists and assistants communicate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers and work closely with patients to develop safe, personalized rehabilitation programs that aid the patient in performing the daily activities that bring purpose, meaning, and function into a person's life.

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

Education

• Master's Degree
• Occupational Therapy (OT)

BJC Total Rewards

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

• Not all benefits apply to all jobs

Equal Opportunity Employer