Occupational Therapist - PRN acute care

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St. Louis, MissouriPer Diem / PRNOccupational Therapist

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join BJC HealthCare as a Occupational Therapist – PRN, Pediatric Acute Care in United States. Additional Information About the Role St. Louis Children's Hospital has an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist (PRN) to work with a pediatric caseload in the inpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
  • Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
  • Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.

Requirements

  • Occupational Therapy (OT) Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Occupational Therapist Lic Preferred Requirements Education Master's Degree
  • Occupational Therapy (OT)

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with BJC HealthCare in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyPatient CareEvaluationTreatment PlanningCollaborationDocumentationAssessmentConsultation
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Position Insights

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at BJC HealthCare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Patient Care, Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Collaboration, Documentation, Assessment, Consultation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist provides skilled therapy services, including evaluation and treatment planning for pediatric patients. Responsibilities also include educating and collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) with match, Automatic Retirement Contribution, Tuition Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About BJC HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
St Louis, Missouri
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) with match
Automatic Retirement Contribution
Tuition Assistance

Protective Factors (1)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

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