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Occupational Therapist - Acute Therapy

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SSM Health Rehabilitation - Acute Care

St. Mary's Health Center

Richmond Heights, MO

Occupational Therapist Full-time

As the leading provider of comprehensive rehabilitation services in the St. Louis area, SSM Health Rehabilitation Network delivers the specialized care and advanced treatment that enables individuals with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, amputation, joint replacement and other orthopedic trauma, and general medical rehabilitation needs, to rebuild their lives.

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

Generous benefits package including:

  • Generous PTO andExtended Illness Days (EID)to maintain a healthy work-life balance

  • Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan

  • Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Clinical Advancement Program

  • National Continuing Education courses (local and online)

  • Excellent Orientation Program

  • New Grad Mentorship

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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

Location : Location US-MO-Richmond Heights

Job ID 366580

Position Type Full Time

Experience (Years) 0

Category Occupational Therapy

Company SSM Health Physical Therapy

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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