Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Chronic Disease, Discharge Plans, Hospital, Intensive Care, Occupational Therapy, Patient Care, Patient Education
Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Location: Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis North 63136
Located inside of Christian Northeast Hospital
Schedule: Per Diem
Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Occupational Therapists (OT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment
- Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), as well as OT and COTA students
- Conduct individual patient therapy regimens
- Monitor patients’ responses to treatment
- Participate in continuing education seminars and in-services
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
- Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
Additional Data:
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis North