Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - PRN
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist works in the fast-paced, team-oriented acute care department at Cox South Hospital’s main campus, providing care across areas such as the ICU and medical-surgical floors. The department offers diverse clinical experience, a mentorship program for new graduates and therapists new to acute care, and a collaborative team environment. The Occupational Therapist helps patients minimize disability and develop the skills and attitudes needed for greater independent functioning. Patients may be referred for services for a variety of orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses. The therapist plans and implements prevention, habilitation, and rehabilitation services, including counseling and orientation, to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
- Active Missouri licensure for Occupational Therapy; limited permits are not accepted.
- Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
- Demonstrated interest in professional growth through continuing education workshops and application of new principles or techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Doctorate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Responsibilities
- Help patients minimize disability and develop skills and attitudes that support independent functioning.
- Plan and implement prevention, habilitation, and rehabilitation services.
- Provide counseling and orientation to patients as part of therapy services.
- Deliver services intended to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
