Therapist / Occupational Therapy / Missouri / Occupational Therapist (N)

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 30, 2024

Job Description:

Additional Information About the Role

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital has PRN Occupational Therapist position available at BJC Healthcare. Our team is patient-centered with a focus on teaching/training new members and students. We value each team member's experiences, approaches, and ideas! Come join our excellent therapy department!

• PRN
• Certified Hand Therapist preferred but not required
• Acute experience a plus!
  Overview
  
  Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park. The inpatient occupational therapy department of BJWCH provides rehabilitation services to patients within an acute care environment. Our staff of experienced, efficient occupational therapists and assistants communicate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers and work closely with patients to develop safe, personalized rehabilitation programs that aid the patient in performing the daily activities that bring purpose, meaning, and function into a person's life.
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  Role Purpose The 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 Requirements Education
• Bachelor's Degree - Occupational Therapy (OT) Experience
• No Experience Supervisor Experience
• No Experience Licenses & Certifications
• Occupational Therapist Lic Preferred Requirements Education
• Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy (OT)
  Benefits and Legal Statement
  
  BJC Total Rewards At 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 assistance To learn more, go to Not all benefits apply to all jobs The 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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