Occupational Therapist - part-time

BJC HealthCare • Des Peres, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Missouri Baptist Medical Center is seeking a licensed or registered Occupational Therapist to provide skilled occupational therapy services, including evaluation and treatment, in an acute-care setting. The therapist will work with orthopedic, surgical, oncology, cardiac, and general medical patients as part of a diverse, community-hospital team. The position is part-time at 28 hours per week, with hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on a rotating schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in week one, and Monday, Thursday, and Friday in week two. The schedule includes two weekend days per quarter and one holiday or holiday weekend per year.

The therapist establishes treatment plans and provides treatment while considering discharge needs, expected functional status at discharge, and appropriate equipment and supplies. The role also includes patient and family education, collaboration with other healthcare providers, delegation and supervision-related communication with assistants, technicians, and students, documentation, and occupational therapy assessments, reassessments, and consultations.

Missouri Baptist Medical Center is an acute-care hospital in St. Louis County that provides a broad range of medical and surgical services. The role offers benefits eligibility, an annual CEU budget for occupational therapists, and professional growth and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapist license.
• No experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Establish treatment plans and provide treatment, considering discharge needs, expected functional status at discharge, and appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Educate and collaborate with patients, families, and other healthcare providers; make recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegate to assistants, technicians, and students through written and verbal communication, including determining the skill level or competency required for interventions.
• Complete documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provide occupational therapy assessments, reassessments, and consultations.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible.
• Annual CEU budget for occupational therapists.
• Professional growth and development.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level