CoxHealth Reg OT - PRN I/II
Company: CoxHealth
Location: Springfield
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary 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: MO license of
Occupational Therapy Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
of hire OR Job Sumary 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.b Requirn
Education Required: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy
Program Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program
of Occupational Therapy Experience 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: MO
license of Occupational Therapy AND BLS must be obtained within 90
days of hire Additional Information Job Benefits!
Health/Dental/Vision Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,200 per year
Retirement with employer match Onsite daycare with extended hours,
holidays and weekends Onsite 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 20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox
College Cafeteria discount
Keywords: CoxHealth, Springfield , CoxHealth Reg OT - PRN I/II, Other , Springfield, Missouri
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