Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Home Care - Mercy Jefferson at Mercy summary:

The Occupational Therapist provides in-home therapy services to patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders under physician supervision, primarily in the Mercy Hospital Jefferson area. This role requires licensure, relevant experience in home or acute care settings, strong assessment, communication, and time management skills, and the ability to work independently and handle emergency situations. The position includes scheduling patient visits, maintaining documentation, and occasional driving under various conditions while participating in weekend and on-call rotations.

Find your calling at Mercy! Overview
Provides in home occupational therapy services to patients with neuromuscular, skeletal and perceptual disorders, under the direction of a physician. Position Details: Occupational Therapist - Home Care 24 hours per week, Days Mercy Hospital Jefferson Festus, MO 63028

Provides in home physical therapy services to patients with neuro and/or musculoskeletal disorders, under the direction of a physician.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Licensure: Current state license. Valid drivers license.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in acute, rehab, outpatient, home health or long term care setting required.
• Certifications: CPR certification.
• Other:
  • Employee possesses good assessment and treatment planning skills.
  • Employee is energetic, gets along well with others, has good time management and problem solving skills.
  • Employee possesses good communication and documentation skills.
  • Employee is in good physical health and able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently with occasional lifting of over 50 pounds.
  • Employee frequently will work independently and must be able to handle emergencies without assistance.
  • Employee adapts to and works effectively with change, takes initiative, sets challenging objectives and values and seeks opportunity to learn.
  • Employee may be required to drive in hazardous conditions; must be able to follow written or verbal instructions and read a map.
  • Employee must independently schedule patient visits in timely and efficient manner; checking in with office daily to update schedule.
  • Employee is assigned weekend and on-call rotation.Employee has regular contact with agency staff members, physicians, hospital staff, and general public.
  • Employee regularly handles confidential information.
• Preferred Experience: Two years experience in acute care or home care preferred.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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Work at office, Weekend work,

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