Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)

Overview

SSM Health Physical Therapy

PS Kids

St. Louis, MO

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

 

 

SSM Health Physical Therapy's Pediatric Therapy Program is in search of a passionate pediatric occupational therapist. We are a fast growing program, offering PT, OT, and ST to children ages 0-21. Applicants must be creative, adaptable, and good team players, with willingness to always grow and learn in order to best serve our patients. 

 

When applicable, children are treated by a multidisciplinary team, making it vital that all members have strong communication skills. As we grow in our new space, we ask that new hires will be willing to help develop and expand the services that we offer, so that families can count on us to walk beside them in all aspects of their child’s care. 

 

Occupational therapists must be comfortable evaluating and treating children with a variety of developmental and neurological conditions, administering PDMS-2, BOT-2, and/or Sensory Profile during evaluations and re-evaluations. Treatment approaches for Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Developmental Delay are a plus in this clinic, as these conditions make up a majority of the caseload. We are especially looking for someone who is either certified, or interested in becoming certified in feeding, in order to accommodate frequent referrals from area MDs. 

 

Working with young children, it is integral that therapists are able to frequently squat, jump, stand, walk, and sometimes run. Our therapists are constantly on the move (dancing, singing, and playing) to make treatments something that our patients look forward to during the week. We thrive on creativity and imagination, so every day is different and exciting!

 

**We have been recognized numerous times by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the "Top Workplaces" in St. Louis!**

 

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
• Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Additional Data

*Generous benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Excellent Orientation Program
• New Grad Mentorship
• Residency Programs
• National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Productivity standards that allow for high quality patient care

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**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.