Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Washington, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Washington

Occupational Therapist Travel Position

Location: Washington, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients. The role involves working day shifts (5 days a week, 8 hours per day) with approximately 36 guaranteed hours weekly. Weekend work includes one Saturday per month and one summer holiday.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient evaluations including review of orders, diagnoses, history, and subjective findings such as pain reports, patient/family goals, prior function, and discharge plans.
• Assess performance in areas of occupation including activities of daily living, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation.
• Evaluate performance skills (motor, process, communication/interaction) and performance patterns (habits, routines, roles).
• Consider factors influencing occupational performance such as context, activity demands, and client factors.
• Develop patient-centered, function-focused, measurable goals and provide patient/family education, equipment needs assessment, and follow-up recommendations.
• Provide treatment interventions addressing functional, psychological, cultural, educational, and spiritual needs.
• Conduct self-care/home management training and community/work reintegration including home/work/school environment adaptations.
• Utilize therapy interventions such as therapeutic procedures, neuromuscular reeducation, wheelchair/orthotic/prosthetic management, cognitive skill development, and sensory motor techniques.
• Apply therapeutic modalities including electrical stimulation, hot/cold packs, and paraffin.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and document collaboration thoroughly.
• Provide discharge education and recommend follow-up care as appropriate.
• Complete all documentation timely and in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Support departmental productivity and budgetary practices while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers through effective communication.
• Pursue professional development and continuing education; provide supervision for students during clinical rotations.
• Participate in process improvement and outcomes monitoring to enhance patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Adhere to dress code and personal hygiene standards; consistently use appropriate personal protective equipment and universal precautions.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Missouri

Work Environment

• EMR system: EPIC
• Dress code: Black scrubs required
• No call requirements
• No float requirements

Additional Information

• This is a travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting.
• The hospital is a Level III Trauma Center and offers comprehensive medical services.
• The position supports a positive patient care environment with a focus on quality and safety standards.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.