Occupational Therapist

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Join a mission-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. The Knights of Columbus Developmental Center, located at 3800 Park Avenue, is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to support individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving greater independence and quality of life. In this role, your schedule is Monday–Friday role, working 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Job Summary: Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment. - Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary. - Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides informati...