Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Inpatient Occupational Therapist

PT Solutions works together with Northeast Regional Medical Center to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area.

This position is located at:

Northeast Regional Medical Center

315 S. Osteopathy

Kirksville, MO 63501

As an Inpatient Occupational Therapist, you'll work one-on-one with hospitalized patients to bring them a sense of normalcy and independence through self-care management and Activities of Daily Living. You are comfortable communicating and educating patients, family members, and caregivers on how to best assist with daily routines. This role gives you the opportunity for interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure the best and most evidenced based practice for our patients.

In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:

• Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement
• Mentorship and fully covered continuing education courses
• Experience working with a diverse patient population in neuro, trauma, ortho, and hand therapy
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual

Your Responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist – Acute Care

• Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to previous level of functioning or proceed to next level of care
• Establish timely treatment plans for each patient's specific needs
• Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members
• Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I.e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc)

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA approved occupational therapy program
• State Licensure
• Registered with NBCOT
• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association

Salary range for this position is $74000 - $87000 / year (Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position)

At PT Solutions, we're more than colleagues; we're a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities. From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopaedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

As we aim to be the go-to rehabilitation provider, we seek committed professionals eager to join us in that mission. A career with PT Solutions is an opportunity to shape the industry and make a lasting impact.

Let's go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today!