Occupational Therapist

Job Overview

This role is for an Occupational Therapist who wants to make a direct impact on people's daily lives. You'll work with clients in St. Louis, MO to help them develop, recover, and maintain the skills needed for living and working. The setting could be anything from a school or outpatient clinic to a client's own home.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducting evaluations to assess a client's needs and establish personalized treatment plans.
• Leading one on one and group therapy sessions using purposeful activities.
• Recommending adaptive equipment and training clients on its use.
• Documenting progress thoroughly and communicating updates with families and care teams.
• Educating caregivers on how to support therapeutic goals outside of sessions.

Requirements

• A current state license to practice occupational therapy in St. Louis, MO is mandatory.
• A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited OT program.
• Hands on fieldwork or professional experience is a big plus, especially with diverse populations.
• The job involves being on your feet, moving equipment, and occasionally assisting clients physically.
• You need a sharp eye for detail when observing clients and managing their records.

What It's Like In This Role

No two days are exactly the same. You might spend a morning at a rehab center and your afternoon doing home visits around St. Louis, MO. You'll collaborate closely with other therapists, aides, and sometimes teachers or nurses. Documentation is part of the deal, so expect to use electronic health record systems. The schedule is typically full time with some flexibility, but it depends on the specific employer's needs.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

The variety keeps things interesting; you could work with children one week and seniors the next. There's real autonomy in how you manage your caseload and treatment approaches. Many settings offer mentorship for newer grads or pathways into specialized areas of practice. You're not locked into one type of workplace forever by taking this step.

Schedule & Work Type

This is primarily an onsite position within the St. Louis, MO area, as the work requires direct client interaction. Most openings are for full time hours, often during standard weekdays, though some part time or contract roles pop up. Fully remote work isn't typical for this hands on clinical role.

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