Occupational Therapist, PRN
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist is a member of the rehabilitation team and works under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services. The role provides occupational therapy through goal-directed, purposeful activities to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. Therapy supports people of all ages with physical disabilities and related psychological impairments, self-care deficits due to age or pathology, and/or developmental disabilities. The goal is to maximize independence, prevent further disability, and maintain health. The position is PRN, as needed, with no set schedule or shift, and may require travel between Amberwell locations. The therapist must be able to work independently and as part of a team, follow safe work practices, and comply with Amberwell policies and procedures. Amberwell Health is a healthcare system serving its communities through complete care facilities, clinics, and systemwide support services. Its culture emphasizes clinical excellence, collaboration, patient-first decision-making, servant leadership, and employee appreciation.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy.
- Kansas Occupational Therapist license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to understand and follow safe work practices and established policies.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of experience in Occupational Therapy.
- Hand Therapy Certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy using goal-directed, purposeful activities to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
- Facilitate learning of adaptive skills for individuals with physical disabilities and related psychological impairments, self-care deficits, and/or developmental disabilities.
- Help maximize independence, prevent further disability, and maintain health.
- Work both independently and as a member of a team.
- Follow safe work practices.
- Ensure Amberwell procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
