Occupational Therapist - FT Days

Registered Occupational Therapist

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

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• 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/maintain a comprehensive care plan.
• Evaluate and provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients newborn thru 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

Does this position have supervisory or management responsibilities?: No

"Yes" indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

"No" indicates that this position does not involve supervising team members.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Education commensurate with license requirements at date of issue.

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

• Current licensure in Occupational Therapy through the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
• Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.
• 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

Preferred Education and Experience

• 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

• Medium Work: Occasionally exerting up to 50 lbs - constantly exerting up to 10 lbs. 26-50% of the day may be standing or walking.

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.