Occupational Therapist

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: O Fallon
Posted on: November 13, 2019

Job Description:

Job ID: 1193694 Employment Status: Part-Time Your Career. Made Better. Progress West HealthCare Center opened in February 2007 in one of the fastest-growing areas of St. Charles County. Progress West uses hospital design, clinical practices and technology to support the delivery of patient-centered care. The Therapy Departments provide inpatient services including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology. This department, along with all departments within the hospital, supports the guiding principles of the hospital in providing care that is customized and reflects the patient's needs, values, and choices. Join Us! Role Purpose The licensed or registered Occupational Therapist (OT) provides skilled occupational therapy services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment. Responsibilities Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies. Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed. Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient. Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies. Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Occupational Therapy Services. Minimum Requirements Degree Bachelor's Degree - Occupational Therapy (OT) Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Occupational Therapist Lic Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information Degree Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy (OT) Clinical - Direct Skills Acute Care - 2 years or more Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - No Experience Additional Job Information 24 Hours per Week - Sign-On Bonus Eligible - Benefits Eligible - Benefits Statement Note: not all benefits apply to all openings -  Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options -  Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan -  401(k) plan -  Tuition Assistance -  Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts -  On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location) -  Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time *Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Memorial Medical Group, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center Legal Statement The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: BJC HealthCare, O'Fallon , Occupational Therapist, Other , O Fallon, Missouri