Occupational Therapist

Functions of Position

• Monitoring: Continuously observe cardiac rhythm telemetry for assigned patients, identifying any
• Performs the initial occupational therapy assessment and works with the physician to develop an individualized plan of care
• for therapy services.
• Establishes reasonable and measurable goals for the therapy and documents progress achieved.
• Regularly re-evaluates the patient's therapy needs and revises the plan of care as the need arises.
• Initiates and follows the physician's plan of treatment.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative modalities.
• Documents accurately services provided in a timely fashion.
• Completes monthly progress notes, which includes a description of the services provided, the actual progress made,
• the patient's response to teaching, and other physical findings.
• Works with other members of the health care team to coordinate patient care services.
• Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting their therapy needs.
• Participates in in-service programs.
• Supervises and teaches other health care personnel.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement program as required.
• Promotes good public relations.
• Participates in formulating policies and procedures as requested for therapy services.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy. BLS training.
• At least one year of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Missouri preferred.
• Possess a current license as an Occupational Therapist is the State of Missouri.

Full-Time, Day Shift