Occupational Therapist Lead

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OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Department: Acute Care

• Schedule: Part Time, Variable Shift, Flexible Shift Start Times

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

• Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

Job Summary:

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits. Leads assigned staff in performing activities of therapy assignments.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Leads or coordinates shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates. 

• Serves as a technical or functional resource and performs similar duties with staff. 

• Assigns, monitors and reviews progress of work.  Monitors and reports compliance with policies and/or procedures. 

• Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates.  May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance. 

• 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 

• Doctorate, Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or related area 

EXPERIENCE 

• Three years of experience

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 Se

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

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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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