Occupational Therapist (OT)

Select Medical•St. Louis, MO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

SSM Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture with Select Medical & SSM, is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their team in Bridgeton. The hospital's mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Employees are expected to live cultural behaviors such as celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first, and building trust. The OT will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Requirements

Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required
One or more years of clinical experience and a valid state Driver’s License (for Home Care Requirements)

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 the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.
Evaluate the patient's level of functioning and develop an individualized treatment plan aligned with patient and family goals.
Participate in discharge planning including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment.