Occupational Therapist

Job Description Job Description More than just a job, it's a vocation Worker Type: Regular Sign-On Bonus: $6,000.00 Department: Outpatient Medical Group Clinic Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Monday - Friday, Flexible Start Times Relocation Assistance: Available; please consult with a Recruiter for more information Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Medical Group - Shawnee Kethley Position Overview: This role involves assessing and treating individuals with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial challenges. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate patients' capabilities to safely perform daily living activities and develop tailored care plans, including treatment types and frequencies. Execute the treatment plan utilizing appropriate methods, document patient progress, and adjust the care plan as necessary while seeking guidance when needed. Provide education to patients and their families/caregivers regarding identified deficits, assist with therapy discharge planning, and offer guidance on adaptive equipment and support services. Supervise care provided by designated personnel in accordance with established regulations and standards of practice. Maintain a state of alertness and safety at all times. Perform additional duties as assigned. Educational Requirements: Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field necessary for state licensure. Experience: No prior experience is required. Physical Demands: Constantly standing. Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Regular use of hearing and speech for effective communication. Frequent auditory skills to detect body sounds and alarms. Regular visual acuity for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances. Frequent walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry tasks. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms. Occasional lifting and moving of patients and objects weighing between 25-50 lbs. Occasional driving. Rare crawling. Licensure and Certifications Required: Resuscitation Certification: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Additional certifications may be required based on departmental needs. State Licensure Requirements: Illinois: Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Missouri: Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Oklahoma: Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board Wisconsin: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: SPS OT/PT Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: Our organization values its outstanding employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to their needs. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.