Part-Time OT Therapist - Per Diem to Full-Time Growth

ADP, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Hope Therapeutic Services in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team for part-time and per diem roles, with potential to build to full time.

You will provide occupational therapy treatments for individuals with disabilities, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and supervising assistants and volunteers. The role emphasizes helping clients maintain independence and safety, with a focus on developing functional plans, evaluating progress, and adapting equipment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university.
• Registered Occupational Therapist licensed by the state of Missouri.
• Ability to train direct-care staff in the principles, practices, and procedures associated with OT services for clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team in preparing, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans and therapeutic devices for assigned case load; provide treatment, guidance, and instruction to clients in individual and group settings.
• Assess clients’ performance in activities of daily living, sensory motor development and motor coordination activities by measuring clients’ developmental level, muscle strength, psycho-social abilities, and sensory integrative functions. Develop occupational therapy plan of treatment with short- and long-range goals based upon the assessment.
• Maintain records and written progress reports which include the type of therapy/treatment administered to clients and evaluations of the results; communicate and consult with other staff regarding client treatment and progress.
• Recommend, design, fabricate, and maintain equipment and therapeutic devices designed to meet the needs of clients requiring occupational therapy; attend staff meetings to discuss the needs and uses of adaptive equipment, wheelchair modifications, and splinting and positioning techniques. May adapt, construct, and make minor repairs to equipment.

Skills

Ability to train direct-care staff

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Missouri OT license

Job description

Hope Therapeutic Services in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team for part-time and per diem roles, with potential to build to full time.

You will provide occupational therapy treatments for individuals with disabilities, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and supervising assistants and volunteers. The role emphasizes helping clients maintain independence and safety, with a focus on developing functional plans, evaluating progress, and adapting equipment