Occupational Therapist

Department: Outpatient Rehabilitation- Occupational Therapy

Employment Type: PRN/ Per Diem

Shifts Available: Day Shift

Hours: 8-hour shift- Variable 

Location: St. Mary's Medical Center- Blue Springs, MO  

Join our outpatient rehabilitation team as an Occupational Therapist (OT) and make a meaningful impact by helping patients regain independence in their daily lives. In this role, you will work one-on-one with patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions, focusing on improving functional abilities, fine motor skills, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

This is a great opportunity for both experienced OTs and new graduates who are passionate about patient-centered care and want to grow in a collaborative, fast-paced outpatient setting.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):

• →Deliver outpatient occupational therapy treatments focused on ADLs, fine motor skills, and upper extremity function
• →Provide therapeutic activities, neuromuscular re-education, and functional training
• →Educate patients on adaptive techniques and home exercise programs (HEP)
• →Document care and monitor progress in EMR (Epic)
• →Support orthopedic, neurological, and post-surgical rehabilitation
• →Ensure compliance with Medicare, CMS, and clinical guidelines

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: 

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA, and OTAC

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