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Occupational Therapist - PRN at BJC

BJC St. Louis, MO

Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking to work in a highly, dynamic therapy team in a Complex, Nationally Ranked Community Hospital?   Missouri Baptist Medical Center has an extremely diverse patient population where they provide 1 on 1 care to patients.  Many of our clinicians hold specialties so there is a wealth of knowledge to be gained!  Flexible Schedule in an acute care setting!


Overview

 

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital. 

 

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

 


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The licensed or registered Occupational Therapist (OT) provides skilled occupational therapy services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.

 

Responsibilities

  • Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
  • 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.
  • Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
  • Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Occupational Therapy Services.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • - Occupational Therapy (OT)

    Experience

  • No Experience
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Occupational Therapist Lic
  • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • Master's Degree
  • - Occupational Therapy (OT)
    Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    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

    Typical mid-level pay: $98k for Occupational Therapists nationally

    National salary averages
    Expected mid-level
    $98k
    Entry
    Mid
    Senior
    Expected
    $67k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $130k

    Hot hiring, constrained wages

    Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

    Hiring leverage
    Lean candidate
    Wage leverage
    Limited
    Mobility
    Limited
    Durability
    Somewhat fragile

    Who this leverage applies to

    Stronger for: Senior candidates with options, Credentialed candidates
    Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers, Self-taught practitioners

    Where to negotiate

    Base salary
    Sign-on bonus
    Title / level
    Remote flexibility
    Scope & responsibility
    Start date / PTO

    Likely Possible Unlikely

    Watch out for

    Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

    Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

    Does this path compound?

    Job Growth →
    High churn
    Growth, flat pay
    🚀 Compound
    Growth + pay upside
    ⚠️ Plateau
    Limited growth
    Specialize
    Experts earn more
    Pay Upside →
    High turnover market

    Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

    +14%
    10yr growth
    Advanced degrees are common in this field.
    Typical: Master's degree

    Good time to build expertise—demand will chase supply.

    Labor data: BLS 2024