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Occupational Therapist-Acute Care, Part Time

Mercy Health

Find your calling at Mercy!

Provides patient care by organizing and conducting medically prescribed programs in order to achieve maximum potential. Displays treatment skills practicing within the scope of State Practice Act and in compliance with all rules and regulations with National Board and governing bodies in the state of practice. Promotes growth and development of department by assisting in special projects and/or coordinating activities in patient care programs.

Position Details:

Occupational Therapist – Acute Care

Mercy Hospital South
10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128


24 hours/week

Bring Your Expertise Where It Matters Most - Mercy South Acute Care Team!

At Mercy Hospital South, we're proud to be a place where compassionate care and clinical excellence come together every day. We're currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our acute care team full-time during the day shift.

In this vital role, you'll work with patients facing complex medical challenges - helping them regain function, independence, and dignity during critical stages of recovery. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to make a meaningful impact from day one, we'd love to meet you.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Prefer Hand Therapy Experience

  • Licensure: Current Occupational Therapy license or eligibility within the hiring state, may work under a temporary license up to 90 days.

  • Certifications: Current BLS through the American Heart Association

  • Other: Must be able to respond to emergency situations

  • Preferred Certifications: National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy

Key Benefits:

  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education.

  • Health/Dental/Vision available after day one.

  • Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA.

  • Paid parental leave for new parents.

  • 401k with employer match.

  • Paid PTO for volunteering.

  • Competitive salary.

  • Future career growth!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.


What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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