Coxhealth occupational therapist (ot) prn i/ii - morh

Company: Coxhealth
Location: Springfield
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Summary Job Summary This Occupational Therapist (OT) will provide care to young adult thru geriatric populations in a variety of settings to include IP Rehab, SNF and Acute Care (specific to elective total joints). Following physician orders, responsible to assess, develop, and implement treatment plans directed at a minimum to prevention, management of conditions and/or rehabilitation. OT's assist patients in achieving their highest level of independence in activities of daily living. Treatments focus on education/instruction in the use of adaptive equipment, compensatory strategies, visual perception strategies, cognitive retraining, therapeutic exercise/activities to improve mobility and strength, relief of pain, and improve/prevent/restore impairments and limitations resulting from disease or injury. Job Requirements Education Required: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy Experience PRN I: No Experience Required PRN II:Required: At least 5 years' of related experience Skills Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required. Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques Licensure/Certification/Registration Required: License of Occupational Therapy active in the state of Missouri Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire

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