Occupational Therapist
SSM Health
St Louis, MO, USA
- Market Salary: $79,390 - $102,600 p/year
- Healthcare
- Full-time
Sign-on bonus for eligible external hires at an academic medical center. Occupational Therapist, Day shift PRN at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital; Full-time option 40 hrs/week (8:00AM–4:30PM), acute care hospital setting in Saint Louis, MO; employee role with hands-on inpatient rehab, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary teamwork. - Must hold OT degree (BS/MS/OTD) and active state OT licensure for work location (MO/IL/OK/WI as applicable)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) HCP required within 90 days
- Able to perform physical demands (lifting/moving patients, standing, frequent walking)
- Acute care experience preferred but not required
- Authorization to work in U.S.
Full description
It‘s more than a career, it‘s a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand
Worker Type: PRN
Job Highlights: Occupational Therapist
Location- Saint Louis University Hospital Full Time-40 hours per week-8:00AM-4:30PM One Holiday requirement year Acute care experience preferred but not required Why Work Here • Meaningful patient care grounded in
presence
,
compassion
, and
clinical skill • Academic medical center environment that supports
continual learning • Training
across the entire hospital
with exposure to a wide range of acute care diagnoses • Strong
interdisciplinary teamwork
focused on communication and collaboration • Opportunities to influence current practice and help
shape future
clinicians •
Challenging and rewarding work
that strengthens growth and confidence • A shared
commitment to excellence
in every patient experience. Fulfill your calling with SSM Health — apply today! Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates! **sign on bonuses is for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available** Job Summary: Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses patient ‘s ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment. Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary. Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Oversees the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Bachelor‘s, Master‘s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional driving. Rare crawling. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department. State of Work Location: Illinois
Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
State of Work Location: Wisconsin Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Employee
Department: Occupational Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave:
we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options:
our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage
: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
pregnancy, veteran status
,
or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Click here to learn more.
Worker Type: PRN
Job Highlights: Occupational Therapist
Location- Saint Louis University Hospital Full Time-40 hours per week-8:00AM-4:30PM One Holiday requirement year Acute care experience preferred but not required Why Work Here • Meaningful patient care grounded in
presence
,
compassion
, and
clinical skill • Academic medical center environment that supports
continual learning • Training
across the entire hospital
with exposure to a wide range of acute care diagnoses • Strong
interdisciplinary teamwork
focused on communication and collaboration • Opportunities to influence current practice and help
shape future
clinicians •
Challenging and rewarding work
that strengthens growth and confidence • A shared
commitment to excellence
in every patient experience. Fulfill your calling with SSM Health — apply today! Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates! **sign on bonuses is for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available** Job Summary: Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses patient ‘s ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment. Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary. Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Oversees the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Bachelor‘s, Master‘s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional driving. Rare crawling. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department. State of Work Location: Illinois
Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
State of Work Location: Wisconsin Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Employee
Department: Occupational Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave:
we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options:
our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage
: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
pregnancy, veteran status
,
or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Click here to learn more.
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