Occupational Therapist PRN Plus

Saint Luke's Health System•Lee's Summit, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Luke's East Hospital is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and regularly assesses the effects of occupational therapy interventions for clients across the lifespan following an accident, injury, disease, or condition. The OT addresses clients’ physical, emotional, and environmental needs and advises on adaptive equipment and techniques to help them resume or develop the skills needed for daily life and work. The goal is to improve or maintain clients’ ability to perform activities of daily living and help them reach the highest possible level of functional independence. The schedule is 8:00–4:30 on weekdays and 7:30–4:00 on weekends. The position requires two weekend shifts per month, weekday availability, two minor holidays, and one hard-to-staff date.

Requirements

Missouri Occupational Therapist license.
Bachelor's degree.
At least 1 year of applicable experience.

Nice To Haves

Acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients after impairment, injury, or disease.
Create individualized treatment plans and select appropriate interventions based on evaluation, assessment, and evidence-based practice.
Re-evaluate clients, periodically reassess progress, and contribute to discharge planning.
Supervise treatment provided by students and occupational therapy assistants.
Participate in and make recommendations for client care interventions with the interdisciplinary health care team.
Delegate and instruct supportive personnel in services to be provided.
Provide timely documentation in accordance with department or entity policy and insurance-provider requirements, licensing, certification, regulatory and reimbursement requirements, and the physician treatment plan.
Use professional judgment to ensure safety for oneself, clients, and others.
Complete at least one department-level project.
Serve as a clinical resource for the department.
Participate in quality initiatives.
Follow PRN/PRN Plus policy and facility guidelines for shift requirements.
Perform other duties as requested by the manager.