Occupational Therapist- PRN

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: + _PRN Position_ + _One Weekend per month_ + _Flexible to attend Monday's Orientation_ + _Flexibility for training during the weekday's mornings & afternoons_ 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: 0 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. Explore All Benefits ( _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,_ _pregnancy, veteran status_ _,_ _or any other characteristic protected by applicable law._ Click here to learn more. (

Created: 2025-12-05