Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Position Summary Full‑time position working in our Cortex One clinic. The successful applicant will join a unique team of dedicated clinicians who practice in an innovative academic environment. We are passionate about delivering evidence‑based interventions to clients and are dedicated to meeting client, family and community needs. The position will involve interfacing with the community at different levels and is responsible for performing evaluations, establishing goals, and planning and delivering OT treatment programs in collaboration with families and other interprofessional team members. The population is pediatric, primarily ages 4‑17, and the setting is clinic‑based, but we also see clients in their natural environment. This position may also assist with clinical program development, population needs assessments, and related performance improvement activities as assigned by the Clinical Practice Manager. The position is 100% clinical. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities Delivers evidence‑based occupational therapy evaluation and treatment services typically offered in the clinic or community, including any follow‑up services to ensure appropriate outcomes. Ensures services are delivered in a safe and effective manner. Plans for 5‑10 clinical visits per day. Completes all aspects of clinical documentation including billing and all other assigned documentation. Records evaluations, goals, treatment plans, client response, and progressive change in the client’s record according to established protocols and adheres to all departmental and regulatory policies. Confers and collaborates with physicians, other health‑care practitioners, families and/or caregivers to obtain additional information; suggests revisions in the treatment program and coordinates occupational therapy intervention with other care providers. Orients, instructs and directs occupational therapy assistants or occupational therapy students in patient‑related activities as assigned. Participates in program development and implementation activities as assigned. Participates in performance/quality improvement initiatives as assigned. Working Conditions Normal office environment Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens Alternative work schedules Patient care setting Direct patient care setting Physical Effort Typically standing or walking Typically bending, crouching, stooping Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC typing) Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less) Equipment Office equipment Clinical/diagnostic equipment Education Bachelor’s degree – Occupational Therapy Certifications / Professional Licenses Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Basic Life Support – American Red Cross Occupational Therapist – Missouri Division of Professional Registration Occupational Therapist – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Preferred) Work Experience No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills Not Applicable. Driver’s License A driver’s license is not required for this position. Additional Requirements Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date. Online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree Clinical experience – 2 years Skills: Body Mechanics, Caseload Management, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Defining Problems, Evidence‑Based Practices (EBP), Fact‑Checking, Information Interpretation, Interview Techniques, Negotiation, Openness to Change, Organizing, Patient Counseling, Patient Discharge Planning, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Professional Judgment, Relating to Clients, Safety Practices, Scientific Thinking, Team Problem Solving, Technical Instruction, Time Management. Grade C13 Salary Range $68,100.00 – $105,500.00 / Annually Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees. Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians. Family 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child. Family care resources for ongoing childcare needs; adult care resources available. WashU covers tuition costs for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate‑level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years. EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr