Occupational Therapist - Acute Therapy

Overview:

SSM Health Rehabilitation- Acute Care 

St Joe West Hospital

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) 

Location: Lake Saint Louis, MO

Type of Employment: Full-Time

 

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis offers residents of western St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren Counties exceptional health care close to home. Our 216-bed hospital is a state-designated Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center and specializes in obstetric and pediatric care, as well as many other specialties.

 

Generous benefits package including:

• Generous PTO and Extended Illness Days (EID) to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Clinical Advancement Program
• National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
• Excellent Orientation Program
• New Grad Mentorship

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 design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery

Qualifications:

Required:

• Valid state license or eligibility for state license as a Occupational Therapist 
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment 

Preferred:

• Acute or inpatient experience 

Additional Data:

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans