PRN Occupational Therapist — Rehab Impact & Growth

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team in St. Louis, MO.

This PRN position emphasizes comprehensive patient care in an adult medical rehabilitation setting, with responsibilities including assessments, interventions, and coordination with physicians and staff. Current OT licensure in Missouri, CPR/BLS certification, and strong English communication are required; new graduates welcome.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Accepting new grads

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring.
• The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Skills

Communication in English

CPR/BLS certified

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team in St. Louis, MO.

This PRN position emphasizes comprehensive patient care in an adult medical rehabilitation setting, with responsibilities including assessments, interventions, and coordination with physicians and staff. Current OT licensure in Missouri, CPR/BLS certification, and strong English communication are required; new graduates welcome.