Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

SSM Health Physical Therapy•Saint Peters, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatric Therapy is seeking an experienced pediatric occupational therapist to join its collaborative, multidisciplinary team at its St. Peters location. The therapist will evaluate and treat pediatric patients with a range of diagnoses, including sensory processing and emotional regulation challenges, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, and visual motor deficits. The role contributes to helping children reach their goals and develop new skills through collaboration with other professionals. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday. The therapist develops individualized treatment programs, collaborates with referring physicians, supervises and delegates care in accordance with applicable rules, and completes patient care documentation. The therapist may also contribute to new programs and procedures and is expected to use current, evidence-based occupational therapy practices.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy.
State occupational therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
CPR certification.
Valid state driver's license.
Experienced pediatric occupational therapist (OTR).

Responsibilities

Understand and follow the applicable state Practice Act and laws governing occupational therapy practice and supervision.
Collaborate with the referring physician to develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency, and duration of occupational therapy.
Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient in accordance with state rules and federal regulations.
Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation.
Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with manager and referring physician approval, following HIPAA guidelines.
Stay current with occupational therapy research and use evidence-based practice, considering research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.