Occupational Therapist (H)-PRN

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 GrandWorker Type:PRNJob Highlights:

• PRN Position
• 2 Weekend Shifts per every 4-week scheduling period = 26 shifts per year
• One holiday every year and the holidays are New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Depending on where the holiday falls, we ask for the candidate work one holiday weekend when needed which will count for their weekend during that scheduling period Job Summary:Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assesses 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.EDUCATION
    • Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practiceEXPERIENCE
      • No experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
        • Constant 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 CERTIFICATIONS - -State of Work Location: Illinois -
          • - - -Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - -State of Work Location: Missouri -
            • - - -Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration - -State of Work Location: Oklahoma -
              • - - -Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board - -State of Work Location: Wisconsin -
                • Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWork Shift:PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:4502000037 Occupational TherapyScheduled Weekly Hours:0SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. -
                  
                  Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). - Flexible Payment Options: -our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay -(fees may apply) -before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: -we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. -

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