Occupational Therapist - Weekend Option

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital has a part-time Weekend Option Occupational Therapist position available in an acute care setting. Ideal candidate has experience in an acute care setting.

About the Role

The inpatient occupational therapy department of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital provides rehabilitation services to patients within an acute care environment. Our staff of experienced, efficient occupational therapists and assistants communicate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers and work closely with patients to develop safe, personalized rehabilitation programs that aid the patient in performing the daily activities that bring purpose, meaning, and function into a person's life.

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.
• 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
• Occupational Therapist License

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)

Schedule

• Part-time Weekend Option position
• 12-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday

Pay

• Weekend Option pay
• Annual raises

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available 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 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
• Adoption assistance