**It's more than a career, it's a calling** MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital **Worker Type:** Regular **Job Highlights:** **_Full Time-40 Hours per week_** **_8:00AM-4:30PM-Monday-Friday_** **_One Saturday and one Sunday every 8 weeks_** **_One holiday per Year_** **_Acute care setting with ~400 beds total with a high acuity level_** **_Comprehensive stroke center, Level 1 trauma center, center of excellence for cardiac surgery_** **_Strong academic emphasis in this department and throughout the facility_** **_Therapists are focused on the mission of SSM that emphasizes excellence in patient care_** **_PMR members are team players – flexible and able to adapt to meet the needs of the patient_** **_External qualified candidates are eligible for a Sign on Bonus & relocation bonus up to $10,000.00_** **_2- Year Commitment with SSM Health_** **_Benefits:_** + **_SSM Health offers competitive compensation and Comprehensive Benefits Package_** + **_Medical, Dental, Vision, Life_** + **_Income based medical insurance premium discounts_** + **_HSA/FSA options_** + **_Short and Long-Term Disability_** + **_Generous PTO Bank_** + **_403b/401k retirement plans_** + **_Daily Pay: Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life._** + **_Tuition reimbursement, continued education, discounts, and participations in the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program_** + **_Professional development days and opportunities for career advancement_** + **_Employee Relief Fund to help with life’s unexpected financial emergencies_** + **_Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP_** + **_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._** **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 + Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 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:** Day Shift (United States of America) **Job Type:** Employee **Department:** 4502000037 Occupational Therapy **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **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:** our 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. 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