Occupational Therapist

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

• This is a full-time, day shift position working Monday- Friday from 8:00AM-4:30PM.
• SSM Health is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to support individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving greater independence and quality of life.
• Preferred experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
• Join our team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, strong benefits, and a supportive work environment.
• We offer affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family.
• Apply today to begin your career with SSM Health.

Job Summary

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.

Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.

Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.

Oversees the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice

Experience

No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Location: Illinois

Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 2071000010 Knight of Columbus Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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