Occupational Therapist, Acute Care Hospital
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location

• Saint Louis, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (start time flexible up to 8:00 AM)
• Required to work one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) during each 4-week period, with a compensatory day off during that week
• 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day
• No on-call required
• Floating within therapy service lines may be required to meet facility needs

Job Description

• Provide occupational therapy services to patients with cardiopulmonary, neurological, orthopedic, medical, trauma, surgical, and oncology conditions
• Primary role is inpatient acute care in a level one trauma hospital setting
• Establish treatment plans considering discharge needs, expected functional status, and appropriate equipment/supplies
• Educate, collaborate, and confer with patients, families, and healthcare providers; make recommendations for specialist referrals as needed
• Delegate tasks to assistants and technicians based on competency and patient needs
• Complete documentation according to departmental policies
• Use specialized equipment including vital carts, SPH equipment, iPad interpreter, and ADL supplies

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Facility Information

• Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• 1259 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Black or Gray

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest related degree required before start
• Professional license primary source verification (NURSYS for Missouri)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel; must remain valid throughout assignment
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Various facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, fingernail, and dress code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Completion of regulatory compliance education and orientation modules through the facility’s learning system (approximately 16 hours)
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months of start)
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred within last year)

Additional Notes

• Floating may be required within therapy service lines but not to sister facilities
• Parking options available (monthly passes)
• No prior travel experience required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, diverse patient population environment with strong institutional support and comprehensive compliance requirements.