Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Drive Patient Recovery

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide patient care by evaluating and implementing medically prescribed therapy programs in a per diem capacity.

You will work in a collaborative, patient-focused healthcare environment, adhering to the Missouri Occupational Therapy Practice Act and professional standards. This role emphasizes program development, quality improvement, and education for patients, families, and staff, with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Occupational Therapy license in the hiring state or eligibility.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• NBCOT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status, medical history, and psychosocial factors to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Establish measurable goals and implement effective treatment strategies designed to maximize patient outcomes.
• Prioritize evaluations and interventions to optimize progress and goal achievement.
• Modify treatment plans and approaches based on patient response and evolving needs.
• Utilize support staff effectively to enhance patient care and department efficiency.
• Provide education to patients and families throughout the continuum of care and at discharge.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Emergency responsiveness

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide patient care by evaluating and implementing medically prescribed therapy programs in a per diem capacity.

You will work in a collaborative, patient-focused healthcare environment, adhering to the Missouri Occupational Therapy Practice Act and professional standards. This role emphasizes program development, quality improvement, and education for patients, families, and staff, with