Occupational Therapist PRN Plus

Saint Luke's Health System•Overland Park, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Luke's South Hospital is seeking a PRN Plus 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 physical, emotional, and environmental needs and advises clients on adaptive equipment and techniques to help them resume or develop skills for day-to-day life and work. The goal is to improve or maintain clients’ ability to perform activities of daily living and achieve the highest possible level of functional independence. The PRN commitment is a minimum of six shifts in an eight-week period, including four weekend shifts. Weekday availability is required, and some holiday work is required. The position includes shifts at SLRI and acute care at SLS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Occupational Therapist qualification; credentialing listed as “Occupational Therapist - Various.”
Minimum PRN commitment of six shifts in an eight-week period, including four weekend shifts.
Weekday availability and some holiday shifts required.
Shifts include SLRI and acute care at SLS.

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 physical therapy assistants.
Participate in and make recommendations about client care interventions to the interdisciplinary health care team.
Delegate and instruct supportive personnel in the services to be provided.
Provide timely documentation in accordance with department or hospital policy, insurance-provider requirements, licensing and certification requirements, regulatory and reimbursement requirements, and the physician’s treatment plan.
Use professional judgment to ensure safety for self, clients, and others.
Serve as a clinical resource for the department.
Participate in quality initiatives.
Perform other duties as requested by the manager.