Occupational Therapist

St. John's Hospital • Leavenworth, KS

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About The Position

Join a dynamic healthcare team as an Occupational Therapist (OT) in Leavenworth, KS, where you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing physical, mental, or emotional challenges. This OT position involves assessing patients' needs, developing personalized rehabilitation plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions that promote independence in day-to-day activities. We are looking for a compassionate professional eager to collaborate effectively with a diverse team to deliver exceptional care.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Nice To Haves

• National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC
• Experience in Outpatient Orthopedic Therapy

Responsibilities

• Assess both Inpatients and Outpatients with a great opportunity to grow the Outpatient program!
• Assess Functional Abilities: use standardized assessments, patient interviews, and real-world task simulations to determine the patient's current level of independence and areas of need
• Develop Treatment Plans: create personalized treatment plans tailored to the patient’s condition, goals, and discharge needs
• Train in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): guide patients in regaining the ability to perform basic ADLs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, and transferring (e.g., from bed to chair)
• Recommend Adaptive Equipment: introduce and train patients to use tools that compensate for functional limitations (ie. grabbers, reachers, sock aids, dressing sticks, etc.)
• Environmental Modifications: Suggest changes to the home or hospital room setup to improve safety and accessibility
• Educate Patients and Families: train family members or caregivers on how to assist properly without increasing the patient’s dependency, and provide guidance for ongoing care at home or in a rehab facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time