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SSM Health

Occupational Therapist

jefferson city, MO

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Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City Worker Type:

PRN Job Highlights:

Department: Inpatient Therapy

Schedule: PRN Shift & Schedule, Work 1 Weekend a Month, As Needed During the Week

Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​

Location: SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

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 practice

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL 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

Resuscitation 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: Illinois 

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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 Services

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America) Job Type:

Employee Department:

Occupational Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0 SSM 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. 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:  o ur 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.

Worksite address

jefferson city, MO, 65109, US

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