Occupational Therapist - acute care
Additional Information About The Role
Memorial Hospital in Belleville has a full-time Occupational Therapist position opportunity. If you have experience with acute care, a diverse caseload in orthopedics, neurology, general medicine, and ICU, this position is for you!
Typical schedule is 4 9-hour days with weekend rotation. CEU budget annually.
Overview
Memorial Hospital Belleville offers medical and surgical services, critical and emergency care, including children's emergency care. It provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, heart and vascular care, and is accredited for various specialties such as Chest Pain Center with PCI, Acute Stroke Ready Hospital, and Lung Cancer Screening Center. Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed private hospital, also offers emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services, and critical care, and is recognized with Magnet status.
Role Purpose
The licensed or registered Occupational Therapist (OT) provides skilled occupational therapy services to patients, including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.
Responsibilities
- Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs, expected functional status, and appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other healthcare providers; makes recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
- Delegates to assistants, technicians, and students through written and verbal communication, including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.
- Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
- Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Occupational Therapy Services.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
Preferred Requirements
- Education: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
Licenses & Certifications
- Occupational Therapist License
Benefits And Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards: At BJC, we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services are available on the first day of the month after hire date. Disability insurance is paid for by BJC. An annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution is available in the 401(k) plan with BJC match. Tuition assistance is available on the first day. BJC Institute for Learning and Development, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time, and Adoption assistance are also available. For more information, go to our Benefits Summary. Not all benefits apply to all jobs. Equal Opportunity Employer.