Occupational Therapist - Acute Therapy

Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation- Acute Care 

St. Mary's Hospital

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) 

Location: St. Mary's Hospital

Type of Employment: PRN

Compensation: Tier I- $47; Tier II- $52- Weekend shift differentials 

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis is a two-time winner of the Premier Award for Quality. Centrally located in metro St. Louis, we provide exceptional care to all our patients and are a Level II Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center. We specialize in high-risk pregnancy care and fetal surgery. Plus, our chest pain center, certified, stroke center, and imaging and outpatient services ensure you’re well taken care of in any situation

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