Occupational Therapist -Acute Therapy Weekend Option

SSM Health Physical Therapy • Bridgeton, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Rehabilitation Acute Care DePaul Hospital is seeking a Full Time Weekend Option Occupational Therapist. The DePaul Ministry of SSM Health is accredited by The Joint Commission as a Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement and a Comprehensive Center of Excellence for Stroke. We are a Level II trauma center and a Level I STEMI center serving the north and northwest St Louis County area in Missouri and our neighbors to the east in Illinois. Our diverse and progressive therapy department participates in research and program advancement throughout the 450 bed hospital. This role involves four 8-hour shifts per weekend with a commitment to work 48 out of 52 weekends per year. A shift differential of $6.00/hr is offered.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed