Occupational Therapist: Restore Function Across Care Settings

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide inpatient and outpatient therapy, including evaluations, modalities, and treatments, with the potential to float to outpatient as needed. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-certified program, Missouri licensure, and BLS.

The OT will work within hospital policies to promote patients’ highest functional status and collaborate with a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited AOTA certified school.
• English sufficient to provide and receive instructions/directions.
• Current registration and licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy interventions and patient/family education.
• Participate in performance improvement programs and development activities.
• Provide input in budgetary planning processes, contribute to cost-effectiveness of services provided by the department.
• Communicate observations and suggestions related to opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain positive rapport with all customers.
• Participate in department cleaning, organizing, and monitoring equipment safety/status.
• Assist the unit secretary as needed and as appropriate.
• May be assigned to orient staff and students.
• May also assist in WMMC support groups as appropriate.
• Work cooperatively with other patient care providers using interdisciplinary teamwork.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited AOTA certified school

Job description

Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide inpatient and outpatient therapy, including evaluations, modalities, and treatments, with the potential to float to outpatient as needed. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-certified program, Missouri licensure, and BLS.

The OT will work within hospital policies to promote patients’ highest functional status and collaborate with a multidisciplinary