Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

Overview:

SSM Rehabilitation Hospital: Bridgeton, MO

*A joint venture with Select Medical & SSM*

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) 

Location: Bridgeton, MO

Type of Employment: PRN

Compensation: Tier I $47/hour; Tier II- $52/hour; Weekend shift differentials 

 

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust. Here, you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiples traumas

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.

 

Specific Duties

• 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

Qualifications:

 

• 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
• Home Care Requirements: One or more years of clinical experience and a valid state Driver’s License

Additional Data:

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans