Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - Day Shift
About The Position
An Occupational Therapist assists patients with minimizing disability and developing skills and attitudes to increase independent functioning in an inpatient setting. Patients are referred for medical and educational services as indicated. Responsible for planning and implementing prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including counseling and orientation that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for communication of care to patient care team regarding, treatment, equipment, discharge, and next level of care. An Occupational Therapist assists patients with minimizing disability and developing skills and attitudes to increase independent functioning. Patients are referred for medical and educational services as indicated. Responsible to plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including counseling and orientation that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
- Active Missouri licensure for Occupational Therapy. (Limited permits not accepted)
- Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
- Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
- Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy
Responsibilities
- Assists patients with minimizing disability
- Developing skills and attitudes to increase independent functioning in an inpatient setting
- Planning and implementing prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including counseling and orientation that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury
- Communication of care to patient care team regarding, treatment, equipment, discharge, and next level of care
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement Plan with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
