Occupational therapy practitioner - ot - acute care therapy

Company: Coxhealth
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Summary Best in Class Work Environment 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 - Newsweek Best Employers for New Grads 2023- Forbes Greatest Workplace for Women 2023 - Newsweek Benefits Sign-On Bonus available, plus front-loaded Time Off.Relocation Bonus available for qualified candidates Tuition reimbursement up to $600 per year Additional Education Assistance programs available Health/Dental/Vision Retirement with employer match 20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox College Daycare with extended hours, holidays and weekends Employee Discount at Cox Health Fitness facilities Pharmacy delivery to your unit On-site Employee Health services Opportunity to earn referral bonuses of up to $5,000 per hire for certain positions 1906 Employee Store Cafeteria discount Job Summary An Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates and treats patients in the acute medical setting.The OT treats patients of all ages as ordered immediately post trauma, surgery, acute medical event or exacerbation.Acute Care OT assist patients in reaching their highest level of independence in activities of daily living.OT staff make recommendations for the next level of care as well as adaptive equipment needed.OT staff plan and implement prevention, habilitation, and rehabilitation services including counseling and orientation for mobility, pain relief, increasing strength, and/or improving or correcting disabling conditions.Occupational therapists participate in a rotation approximately every 3 months in the following medical units: medical ICU's, trauma, cardiology, medical/surgical, oncology, neurology, and orthopedic.Specialty areas for Occupational Therapists include: splinting, visual perception, wound care, lymphedema, pediatrics, perinatal and neonatal care.Job Requirements Education Required: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy Experience No prior experience required 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 Additional Information If you would like more information about job benefits & perks, please feel free to email us@or visit

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