Schedule 

• Monday - Friday, Days 
• 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Role Purpose

Oversees daily operations and clinical practice of therapy programs, including direct patient care, clinical quality, regulatory, staff and student education.  Assists manager with oversight and management of therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.
• Provides assessment, consultations and/or treatment services based on clinical practice guidelines and department policies.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies. Develops clinical and student education programs and continuously monitors for effectiveness and outcomes.
• Provides / assists with determining staffing levels for therapy services.
• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree-Occupational Therapy (OT)
• 2-5 years of experience 
• Occupational Therapist (OT) License

Preferred Requirements

• Master's Degree-Occupational Therapy (OT)

Benefits Statement

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

-  Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
-  Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
-  401(k) plan
-  Tuition Assistance
-  Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
-  On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
-  Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer