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SSM Health Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapist - Acute Therapy

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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

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Overview SSM Health Rehabilitation Acute Care DePaul Hospital Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN Tier I - $47 Tier II - $52 Weekend shift differentials The DePaul Ministry of SSM Health is accredited by The Joint Commission as a Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement and a Comprehensive Center of Excellence for Stroke. We are a Level II trauma center and a Level I STEMI center serving the north and northwest St Louis County area in Missouri and our neighbors to the east in Illinois. Our diverse and progressive therapy department participates in research and program advancement throughout the 450 bed hospital. Responsibilities Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient's need and physician direction Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery
Qualifications Required:
Valid state license or eligibility for state license as a Occupational Therapist Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment
Preferred:
Acute or inpatient experience Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans