Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

PT Solutions

Posted 4 months ago

Full Time

Kirksville, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based quality care to hospitalized patients to restore independence in self-care and daily routines. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians and nurses to establish and execute timely treatment plans.

Qualifications

You have graduated from an AOTA approved occupational therapy program and possess state licensure and NBCOT registration. You are also certified in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association and comfortable communicating and educating patients, family members, and caregivers.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Occupational Therapy

Activities of Daily Living

State Licensure

NBCOT

Basic Life Support Certification

Neuro

Trauma

Ortho

Hand therapy

Job Description

Sign on Bonus Available!!

PT Solutions works together with Northeast Regional Medical Center to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area.

This position is located at:

Northeast Regional Medical Center

315 S. Osteopathy
Kirksville, MO 63501

As an Inpatient Occupational Therapist, you'll work one-on-one with hospitalized patients to bring them a sense of normalcy and independence through self-care management and Activities of Daily Living. You are comfortable communicating and educating patients, family members, and caregivers on how to best assist with daily routines. This role gives you the opportunity for interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure the best and most evidenced based practice for our patients.

What You Will Get  

In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:  

  • Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement  

  • Mentorship and fully covered continuing education courses  

  • Experience working with a diverse patient population in neuro, trauma, ortho, and hand therapy  

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual  

Your Responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist – Acute Care 

  • Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to previous level of functioning or proceed to next level of care 

  • Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs  

  • Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members  

  • Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I.e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc) 

Qualifications  

  • Graduate of an AOTA approved occupational therapy program 

  • State Licensure 

  • Registered with NBCOT 

  • Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association 

Salary range for this position is $74000 - $87000 / year

(Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position)

Expanding Access to Quality Care

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities. From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopaedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

As we aim to be the go-to rehabilitation provider, we seek committed professionals eager to join us in that mission. A career with PT Solutions is an opportunity to shape the industry and make a lasting impact. 

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! 

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PT Solutions

PT Solutions starts with a true love of therapy and fuses that passion with science and training to create an unmatched standard of care for patients. We love our work, and that enthusiasm is evident in all we do, both in the clinic and in the community. With acute care, inpatient rehab, and outpatient clinics across the country, we work in partnership with our patients and are committed to keeping them in motion throughout all phases of injury and healing. That dedication creates authentic connections with patients and makes PT Solutions the best place to redefine recovery. We believe that grounding treatment methodologies in evidence-based research results in the most effective, progressive care for patients. We put science first and use our research to innovate and lead the healthcare industry. Because teaching is in our DNA, we bring that research into the classroom, producing the best practitioners in the business through our top-notch residency and continuing education program. We believe physical, occupational, and speech therapy has a significant place in healthcare, and we want to lead its significance by elevating patient treatment standards and therapist training programs. Patients know the treatment they receive in any PT Solutions location nationwide will meet the absolute highest standard of care. Our dedication to working with the best tools and the best attitude to achieve the best results unites therapists and patients in a shared goal: pain-free living.
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