Occupational Therapist PRN Plus

Saint Luke's Physician Group•Overland Park, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Luke's South Hospital is seeking a PRN Plus Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and regularly assesses the ongoing 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 daily life and work. The goal is to improve or maintain clients’ ability to perform activities of daily living and achieve the highest level of functional independence. The position works shifts at SLRI and in acute care at SLS. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Occupational Therapist credential; listed as Occupational Therapist - Various.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Applicable experience: less than one year.
Weekday availability.
Minimum of six shifts in an eight-week period, including four weekend shifts; some holiday work is required.

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 and periodically reassess their progress; contribute to discharge planning.
Supervise treatment provided by students and physical therapy assistants.
Participate in and make recommendations about client care interventions with the interdisciplinary health care team.
Delegate and instruct supportive personnel regarding services to be provided.
Provide timely documentation in accordance with department and hospital policy and insurance-provider requirements, including licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement, and physician treatment-plan requirements.
Use professional judgment to ensure the safety of self, clients, and others.
Serve as a clinical resource for the department.
Participate in quality initiatives.
Perform other duties as requested by the manager.
Work at least six shifts per eight-week period, including four weekend shifts; maintain weekday availability and meet some holiday requirements.
Work shifts in SLRI and acute care at SLS.