Immediate Opening: Occupational Therapist

Breakthrough Healthcare, a premier home health agency, is actively seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide essential in-home care services. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our community with a blend of expertise, compassion, and integrity. Our goal is to empower the elderly and disabled to live with dignity and independence in their own homes and to support the healing and recovery of the sick.

Service Area: Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights, and nearby cities.

The Role: You will be a key player in helping individuals with physical, mental, or developmental conditions to develop, recover, or maintain vital life skills. This role demands a patient-centered approach, enabling clients to perform daily tasks with confidence and independence. The ideal candidate will possess a holistic outlook and the ability to tailor the environment to the individual’s needs.

What We Offer:

• The potential to transition from part-time to full-time as our client base grows.
• A meaningful career that makes a difference in the lives of our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance clients’ quality of life by addressing performance in various life activities.
• Tailor occupational therapy treatments to individual client needs.
• Implement strategies to ensure safety and efficiency in daily living tasks.
• Educate clients on adaptive techniques and task breakdown.
• Evaluate and recommend modifications to clients’ living environments.
• Prescribe and instruct on the use of adaptive equipment.
• Support and train family members and caregivers.
• Monitor and document client progress and treatment efficacy.
• Provide consistent follow-up care.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs).
• Work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in occupational therapy.
• In-depth understanding of occupational therapy principles and methods.
• Competence with computer programs and creative media.
• Knowledge of ADLs evaluation tools (e.g., Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale).
• Ability to work with diverse personalities.
• Up-to-date on current treatment practices and a passion for professional growth.
• Professional conduct and exceptional communication skills.
• A valid Missouri occupational therapy license.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in occupational therapy.

Join Us: If you’re driven to provide top-notch care and eager to make a tangible impact, we encourage you to apply for this urgent opening. Be part of a team that values holistic, patient-centered care and helps our clients lead dignified, independent lives.

• Proven working experience as occupational therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
• Familiarity with ADL's evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton ADL scale)
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice occupational therapy in Missouri.
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy