Occupational Therapist - Home Care - Jefferson

Position: Occupational Therapist - Home Care - Mercy Jefferson
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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:

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Education:

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.

• Licensure:
Current state license. Valid drivers license.

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Experience:

Minimum of one year of experience in acute, rehab, outpatient, home health or long term care setting required.

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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  has regular contact with agency staff members, physicians, hospital staff, and general public.
- Employee regularly handles confidential information.

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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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