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MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
PRN
Job Highlights:
- Department: Rehabilitation Services
- PRN -Occasional - Day Shift (8:00am - 5:00pm)
- MO/IL license and Master's degree required
- Location: Cardinal Glennon - Knights of Columbus Development Center, Edwardsville, IL
- Training @ Cardinal Glennon-St. Louis site, K of C Main Campus, Permanent placement @ K of C Edwardsville, IL site
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
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
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)
Employee
2071000010 Knight of Columbus Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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Occupational Therapist (H) - Developmental Peds at SSM Health summary:
As an Occupational Therapist specializing in developmental pediatrics, I evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits to enhance their independence. My responsibilities include designing and implementing tailored treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and educating families about adaptive strategies. I ensure comprehensive care by monitoring treatments, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and supporting patient discharges.
Keywords:
Occupational Therapy, Developmental Pediatrics, Patient Care, Rehabilitation Services, Treatment Plans, Physical Therapy, Healthcare, Patient Education, Adaptive Equipment, Cognitive Rehabilitation
