Occupational Therapist

SSM Health • Shawnee, OK

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits. The Occupational Therapist assesses a patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills, designs the appropriate plan of care, implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities, documents findings of patient progress, and monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. They also seek consultation as necessary, educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits, and plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services, providing information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. The role also involves overseeing the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards, and working in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
• No experience required
• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.
• Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
• State of Work Location: Illinois Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• State of Work Location: Missouri Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents findings of patient progress.
• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level