Occupational Therapist - Acute Therapy

SSM Health Physical Therapy • Fenton, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Rehabilitation is seeking a Full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) for SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton. This hospital is a Level I Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center and a Level I Stroke Center, serving the medical needs of the expanding community in southwest St. Louis County. They specialize in heart and vascular, neurosciences, cancer care, maternity, and other medical services, with a primary focus on health and wellness.

Requirements

• Valid state license or eligibility for state license as a Occupational Therapist
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• Acute or inpatient experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
• Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and Extended Illness Days (EID) to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Clinical Advancement Program
• National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
• Excellent Orientation Program
• New Grad Mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed