Occupational Therapist - acute care
About The Position
Progress West Hospital has a commitment to St. Charles County and is reflected in the compassionate care we provide through comprehensive services. This is a great opportunity for a full-time Occupational Therapist to help us in our mission. This OT will work in an acute care setting and provide excellence in patient care. The Therapy Departments provide inpatient services including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology. This department, along with all departments within the hospital, supports the guiding principles of the hospital in providing care that is customized and reflects the patient's needs, values, and choices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Occupational Therapist Lic
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
Responsibilities
- Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
- Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.
- Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
- Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Occupational Therapy Services.
Benefits
- Sign-on Bonus eligible
- CUE Budget provided for each therapist
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
