Occupational Therapist - full-time

About the Role

Barnes-Jewish St. Peter's Hospital has an opening for an Occupational Therapist to work in an outpatient setting. The OT should be a certified lymphedema therapist. A great opportunity to work with a diverse team at a community-based hospital.

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital proudly serves the healthcare needs of families in St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren counties. The 102-bed community hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including the Siteman Cancer Center, the Breast Health and Women’s Center, the Cardiology Center, the Neurosurgery Center, and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center. The hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center and carries a Level II stroke certification. Outpatient services include physical therapy, a sleep lab, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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 discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other healthcare providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
• No prior experience required
• No supervisory experience required
• Occupational Therapist License

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on the first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Not all benefits apply to all jobs.