Occupational Therapist

SSM Health • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves evaluating and treating patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits. The Occupational Therapist assesses a patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills, then designs and implements an appropriate plan of care using various modalities. Key responsibilities include documenting patient progress, monitoring and modifying care plans as needed, and seeking consultation when necessary. The role also requires educating patients and their families/caregivers about patient deficits, assisting with discharge planning, and providing information on adaptive equipment and support programs. Additionally, the therapist oversees care provided by designated individuals in accordance with established regulations and practice standards, while maintaining a constant state of alertness and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
• Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) license (for Illinois)
• Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration license (for Missouri)
• Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board license (for Oklahoma)
• Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services license (for Wisconsin)

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents findings of patient progress.
• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus: $6,000.00
• Relocation Assistance Available: Speak with a Recruiter for Details
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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