Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

We are seeking skilled Occupational Therapists to join our Home Health Team with territories in St. Louis City and County St. Charles County Warren Lincoln Franklin and Jefferson Counties. Cooperative Home Care is a locally owned and operated home care company with a referral-heavy Home Health division. We are looking for occupational therapists to cover the clients in a set territory : company car and gas card are provided.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan organize and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital institutional or community settings to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness injury or psychological or developmental problems.
• Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities.
• Complete and maintain necessary records.
• Recommend changes in patients work or living environments consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Consult with rehabilitation team to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.
• Design and create or requisition special supplies and equipment such as splints braces and computer-aided adaptive equipment.
• Provide training and supervision in therapy techniques and objectives for students and nurses and other medical staff.
• Advise on health risks in the workplace and on health-related transition to retirement.
• Provide patients with assistance in locating and holding jobs.
• Guide the patient in the use of therapeutic creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function.
• Instruct other health team personnel including when appropriate home health aides and family members in certain phases of occupational therapy in which they may work with the patient.

Skills and Qualifications :

Proven work experience as an Occupational Therapist

Excellent knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Valid Occupational Therapist license in the state of Missouri

We Offer :

Weekly pay

The ability to make your own client-care schedule according to area for your ease

Eligibility for medical dental and vision benefits

Eligibility for 401k participation

Weekly in-person Case Conferences to promote open communication and teamwork while offering you continuous support in this relatively independent position

Knowledgeable local office staff with many years of experience in the homecare and home health fields who actively pursue company goals solve problems and returns calls in a timely manner

Apply today or connect with our recruiter Kerryann to find out more. Reach her in office at or text her anytime (even evenings and weekends) at !

Key Skills

Body Mechanics,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Autism Experience,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1