IP Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Therapy - Full Time

Job Summary

An Occupational Therapist assists patients with minimizing disability and developing skills and attitudes to increase independent functioning in an inpatient setting. Patients are referred for medical and educational services as indicated. Responsible for planning and implementing prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including counseling and orientation that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for communication of care to patient care team regarding, treatment, equipment, discharge, and next level of care.

Requirements

• Education Required: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy
• No prior experience required
• Licensure/Certification/Registration Required: Active Missouri licensure for Occupational Therapy. (Limited permits not accepted)
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Skills

• Good clinical expertise
• Communication skills
• Human relations skills
• Organizational skills
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision
• Demonstrated interest in professional growth through attendance at continuing education workshops and application of new principles and/or techniques

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Retirement with Employer Match
• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• Clinical Ladder up to $5,000