Occupational Therapist - Outpatient (36 hours weekly)

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Additional Information About the Role

Missouri Baptist is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in our outpatient setting (36-hours weekly). - The Center for Outpatient Therapy and Wellness offers a diverse patient population that includes opportunities for experience in orthopedic, sports medicine, neurologic, vestibular/balance and oncology rehab, - If you are an OT who specializes in lymphedema and hand therapy, this position would be a great fit for you! -Missouri Baptist offers excellent mentorship opportunities for new graduate PTs and provides a culture that reflects the BJC values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Safety and Teamwork. - You will have support from leadership to develop skills and clinical interests while promoting work-life balance.
Overview

-Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children's Hospital. - -Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet - hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, . News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area. -Our Occupational Therapy Department includes eight full- and part-time therapists and one part-time assistant, and three PRN therapists. Focused clinical areas include: neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, intensive care and acute rehabilitation. There are also opportunities to develop competencies in outpatient and special care nursery.
Preferred Qualifications

Role PurposeThe licensed or registered Occupational Therapist (OT) provides skilled occupational therapy services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment. -Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Occupational Therapy Services.Minimum RequirementsEducation
• Bachelor's Degree - Occupational Therapy (OT)Experience
• No ExperienceSupervisor Experience
• No ExperienceLicenses & Certifications
• Occupational Therapist LicPreferred RequirementsEducation
• Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy (OT)
  Benefits and Legal Statement
  
  BJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistanceTo learn more, go to *Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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