Occupational Therapist

About the Role

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee is seeking an Occupational Therapist.

Job Highlights

• $6,000.00 Sign On Bonus
• Department: Inpatient
• Schedule: Full Time, Variable Shift, Mon - Fri, Weekends as Needed, Flexible Shift Start Times
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Relocation Assistance Available: Speak with a Recruiter for Details
• Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

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.
• 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

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech for 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.

Licensure

• Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) (if applicable based on work location)
• Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration (if applicable based on work location)
• Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board (if applicable based on work location)
• Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (if applicable based on work location)