Occupational Therapist

Saint Luke's Health System

123d

About The Position

Hedrick Medical is looking for an OT to join their team. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate or screen clients after impairment, injury, or disease, and will plan, design, and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment programs after referral from a physician. Interventions may include therapeutic exercise, functional retraining, use of thermal and electric modalities, splinting, and various other training and retraining skills. The OT will periodically reevaluate clients to determine the effectiveness of interventions and contribute to discharge planning. Additionally, the OT will supervise treatment provided by students, technicians, or assistants, recommend client care interventions to other members of the healthcare team, delegate and instruct supportive personnel, and perform other duties as requested by the manager. The position may also involve serving as a clinical resource or coordinating the student program.

Requirements

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Occupational Therapist license in Missouri.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.

Nice To Haves

• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate or screen clients after impairment, injury, or disease.
• Plan, design, and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment programs.
• Conduct therapeutic exercises and functional retraining.
• Utilize thermal and electric modalities, splinting, and other training skills.
• Periodically reevaluate clients to determine effectiveness of interventions.
• Contribute to discharge planning.
• Supervise treatment provided by students, technicians, or assistants.
• Recommend client care interventions to other healthcare team members.
• Delegate and instruct supportive personnel.
• Perform other duties as requested by the manager.
• Serve as a clinical resource or coordinate the student program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees