Occupational Therapist - FT Days

The Registered Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats human body disorders that restrict a person from participating in daily activities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Accurately evaluate patient needs and develop, implement, review, and maintain a comprehensive care plan.
• Evaluate and provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients newborn through geriatric.
• Educate the patient on aspects of care.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.
• Provide clinical oversight to the Occupational Therapy Assistants.

General Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities

This position does not involve supervising team members or making employment decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education commensurate with license requirements at date of issue.

• Current licensure in Occupational Therapy through the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
• Current BLS/CPR card from an approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation.
• Kansas Driver’s License (if position requires driving).
• Auto Insurance equal to or greater than the Kansas Insurance requirements (if position requires driving).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally exert up to 50 pounds and constantly exert up to 10 pounds.
• 26-50% of the day may involve standing or walking.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday premium pay
• Shift and weekend differential pay
• 401(k) with a 6% employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program

We provide equal employment opportunities and participate in E-Verify.