Occupational Therapist PRN Plus

Saint Luke's Health System•Overland Park, KS

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates or screens clients after impairment, injury, or disease. Plans, designs, and implements individualized occupational therapy treatment programs after referral from a physician. Interventions may include therapeutic exercise, functional retraining, use of thermal/electric modalities, and use of various other training and retraining skills. Periodically reevaluates client to determine effectiveness of interventions and contributes to discharge planning. Supervises treatment provided by students, technicians, or assistants and recommends client care interventions to other members of the health care team. Delegates and instructs supportive personnel and performs other duties as requested by the manager. May serve as a clinical resource or coordinate the student program. Advanced education and specialized clinical experience may be associated with this position.

Requirements

Less than 1 year of applicable experience
Occupational Therapist (KS) - Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

Advanced education and specialized clinical experience

Responsibilities

Evaluates or screens clients after impairment, injury, or disease.
Plans, designs, and implements individualized occupational therapy treatment programs.
Performs interventions including therapeutic exercise, functional retraining, and use of thermal/electric modalities.
Periodically reevaluates client to determine effectiveness of interventions.
Contributes to discharge planning.
Supervises treatment provided by students, technicians, or assistants.
Recommends client care interventions to other members of the health care team.
Delegates and instructs supportive personnel.
Performs other duties as requested by the manager.
May serve as a clinical resource or coordinate the student program.