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North Star Health Alliance
CAH - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$88,132 / year median in Missouri
+7% projected growth
Job Description
CAH
- OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPIST
Carthage Area HospitalOCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Carthage , NY Allied Health Professional Full Time , day shift , 8am-430pm Posted 08/20/2026 Req # 9591 CHMC- Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapist
- Full Time
- Day shift Req 9591 Pay Range $36.54
- 48.41
Job Summary:
Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing, and administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed, to restore function and prevent disability following injury and disease. Additionally, provide postoperative rehabilitation, enables patients to reach their maximum functional capabilities with the competent use of both restorative and adaptive treatment techniques. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates, and supervises responsibilities assigned to support staff (Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides). The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department, and participates in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Provides input for budget formulation, assists in evaluating department performance, and takes appropriate action to remain within budgetary guidelines. Participates in all infection control duties and procedures, departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire safety programs. Ensures that patient data entries are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire safety programs.Job Qualifications:
Certified by the National Board for Certification. Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed, to restore function and prevent disability following injury or disease. Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and occupational therapy programs. Excellent interpersonal communication skillsJob Details:
Inpatient and outpatient caseload, primarily inpatient Daily scheduling that could be condensed to 3 days a week On call weekend rotations (currently on an 8 week rotation to cover swingbed)Candidate Skillset Preferred:
Specializing in the upper extremity care from shoulder to fingertips Post-operative care of the hand and orthotic fabrication Heavy Rotator cuff repair post-operative caseload Strong communication Independent with the ability to prioritize well- The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants.