Occupational Therapist-PT

Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission: To improve the health of the communities we serve through quality healthcare, education, and research.

Vision: To be the best for those who need us.

Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Compassion, and Respect

Job Summary

An Occupational Therapist assists patients with minimizing disability and developing skills and attitudes to increase independent functioning. Patients are referred for medical and educational services as indicated. Responsible to plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including counseling and orientation that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions 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

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 AND BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire