About the role
Overview
SSM Health Rehabilitation- Acute Care
St Joe West Hospital
- Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Location: Lake Saint Louis, MO
- Type of Employment: Full-Time
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis offers residents of western St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren Counties exceptional health care close to home. Our 216-bed hospital is a state-designated Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center and specializes in obstetric and pediatric care, as well as many other specialties.
Generous benefits package including
- Generous PTO and Extended 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
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