Occupational Therapist

Job OpportunityIt's more than a career, it's a callingOK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital MidwestWorker Type: RegularJob Highlights:Department: Acute CareSchedule: Full Time, Day ShiftShift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shiftsLocation: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest CityJob Summary:Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESAssesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.Oversees the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONBachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practiceEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant standing.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving patients.Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.Occasional driving.Rare crawling.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSResuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department. State of Work Location: IllinoisOccupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)State of Work Location: MissouriOccupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationState of Work Location: OklahomaOccupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical BoardState of Work Location: WisconsinOccupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWork Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: View phone number on click.appcast.io OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 6185 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.