Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

SSM Health Physical Therapy•Dardenne Prairie, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics Location: SSM Cardinal Glennon Pediatric Therapy - Dardenne Prairie Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatric Therapy is seeking an experienced pediatric occupational therapist (OTR) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team! We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, visual motor deficits and more. You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child! Generous benefits package including: Company matching 401(k) Multiple and affordable PPO benefits + HSA options Generous Paid Time Off + Holidays + Extended Illness Days (EID) Short and Long Term Disability Personal and Family Medical Leave Clinical Ladder Program Excellent Orientation Program New Grad Mentorship Residency Programs National Continuing Education courses (local and online) Tuition Assistance Student Loan Repayment Assistance Productivity standards that allow for high quality patient care

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
State occupational therapist license (or eligibility)
CPR certification
Valid state driver’s license

Responsibilities

High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.
Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).