Occupational Therapist (Washington, MO) - Occupational Therapy

Washington University in St Louis • Washington, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs evaluations, establishes goals and plans occupational therapy treatment programs for children/youth /adults referred to occupational therapy by the physician or community partners. Assists with clinical program development, evaluation and related performance improvement activities as assigned by Clinical Practice manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree - Occupational Therapy
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Clinical (2 Years)
• Body Mechanics
• Caseload Management
• Communication
• Continual Improvement Process
• Data Compilation
• Defining Problems
• Evidence-Based Practices (EBP)
• Fact-Checking
• Information Interpretation
• Interview Techniques
• Negotiation
• Openness to Change
• Organizing
• Patient Counseling
• Patient Discharge Planning
• Prioritization
• Problem Solving
• Professional Judgement
• Relating to Clients
• Safety Practices
• Scientific Thinking
• Team Problem Solving
• Technical Instruction
• Time Management

Responsibilities

• Delivers evidence based occupational therapy evaluation and treatment services typically offered in the clinic or community, including any follow-up services to insure appropriate outcomes. Assures services are delivered in a safe and effective manner.
• Plans for five to ten clinical visits per day. (Ongoing).
• Completes all aspects of clinical documentation including billing and all other assigned documentation.
• Records evaluations, goals, treatment plan, client response and progressive change in the client's record according to established protocols and adheres to all departmental and regulatory policies. (Ongoing).
• Confers and collaborates with physicians, other health care practitioners, families and/or caregivers to obtain additional information; suggests revisions in treatment program and coordinates occupational therapy intervention with other care providers. (Ongoing).
• Orients, instructs and directs occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapy students in patient-related activities as assigned.
• Participates in program development and implementation activities as assigned.
• Participates in performance/quality improvement initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees