Occupational Therapist - Acute Therapy

We are a Level II trauma center and a Level I STEMI center serving the north and northwest St Louis County area in Missouri and our neighbors to the east in Illinois. The DePaul Ministry of SSM Health is accredited by The Joint Commission as a Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement and a Comprehensive Center of Excellence for Stroke.

Overview:

SSM Health Rehabilitation- Acute Care 

DePaul Hospital 

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) 

Location: DePaul Hospital

Type of Employment: PRN

Compensation: Tier I- $47; Tier II- $52- Weekend shift differentials 

 

The DePaul Ministry of SSM Health is accredited by The Joint Commission as a Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement and a Comprehensive Center of Excellence for Stroke.  We are a Level II trauma center and a Level I STEMI center serving the north and northwest St Louis County area in Missouri and our neighbors to the east in Illinois.  Our diverse and progressive therapy department participates in research and program advancement throughout the 450 bed hospital.

 

 

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