Description

Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our growing team of medical professionals. You will be working with patients who are recovering from complex medical diagnoses including stroke, head and spinal cord injuries as well as other complex neuro disabilities. As an OT, you will help them regain their abilities so that they can resume work. Duties will include conducting physical assessment of clients, developing treatment plans, assessing work and home environments of clients, and developing physical rehabilitation programs.

An Occupational Therapy state practice license is required to be considered as a candidate. To be a successful hire, you will need to have up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and occupational therapy programs.

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities:

• Conducting occupational therapy assessments of clients and developing or following a treatment plan.
• Assessing home and work environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed.
• Advising on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities.
• Developing specialized rehabilitation programs to help clients regain lost skills.
• Preparing clients for a return to work.
• Educating caregivers and family members of clients on patient care.
• Evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on clients.
• Maintaining professional knowledge and technical progress in order to provide clients with the best treatment program available.
• Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements.
• Evaluating patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health.

ABOUT HEALTHBRIDGE ST. LOUIS...

HealthBridge offers the highest-quality complex care, transitional care and high-intensity rehab needed to serve our patients at every stage of their recovery. As a network of premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, we specialize in addressing the many complex medical challenges patients face during recovery and rehabilitation for brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and for other medically complex illnesses. It starts with a strong medical team led by expert physicians, skilled nursing staff and well- trained health professionals, which includes physical, occupational, speech, respiratory and neuropsychological therapists. HealthBridge leads the skilled nursing industry in the medical and therapeutic management of complex care patients. Our HealthBridge name is really a reflection of how we support our patients. We are the bridge on a patient’s journey between the hospital and recovery. We provide that critical transition to optimal independence.

Qualifications

Occupational Therapist Requirements:

• NBCOT
• Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and occupational therapy programs.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to take care of clients with different personalities.
• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.
• Ability to assess patient condition and work with treatment plans.