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IP Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - Day Shift

CoxHealthSpringfield, MO
Onsite

About The Position

An Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates and treats patients in the acute medical setting. The OT treats patients of all ages as ordered immediately post trauma, surgery, acute medical event or exacerbation. Acute Care OT assist patients in reaching their highest level of independence in activities of daily living. OT staff make recommendations for the next level of care as well as adaptive equipment needed. OT staff plan and implement prevention, habilitation, and rehabilitation services including counseling and orientation for mobility, pain relief, increasing strength, and/or improving or correcting disabling conditions. Occupational therapists participate in a rotation approximately every 3 months in the following medical units: medical ICU’s, trauma, cardiology, medical/surgical, oncology, neurology, and orthopedic. Specialty areas for Occupational Therapists include: splinting, visual perception, wound care, lymphedema, pediatrics, perinatal and neonatal care.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
  • Active Missouri licensure for Occupational Therapy. (Limited permits not accepted)
  • BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire
  • 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

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
  • Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
  • Clinical Ladder up to $5,000

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