Occupational Therapist

About the Role

SSM Health Medical Group in Oklahoma City is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their growing outpatient clinic. This role offers caseloads in sports medicine, orthopedics, hands, geriatrics, and neurologic care, with a focus on 1:1 treatments, 45-minute appointments, and strong mentorship. The Occupational Therapist will be integral in the growth of the program and have significant input in shaping the department.

Job Highlights

• Sign On Bonus: $6,000.00
• Department: Outpatient Medical Group Clinic
• Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Mon - Fri, Flexible Shift Start Times
• Relocation Assistance Available: Speak with a Recruiter for Details
• Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Medical Group - Oklahoma City

Job Summary

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

Key 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Meloq force plates
• Dynamometry
• REP gym equipment
• Rogue Fitness gym equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 days of employment.
• Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State Licensure Requirements

• Illinois: Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Missouri: Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Oklahoma: Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Wisconsin: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

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.