Registered Occupational Therapist

About the position

The Registered Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats human body disorders that restrict a person from participating in daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Accurately evaluate patient needs and develop/implement/review/maintain a comprehensive care plan.
• Evaluate and provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients newborn thru geriatric.
• Educate the patient on aspects of care.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.
• Provide clinical oversight to the Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education commensurate with license requirements at date of issue.
• Current licensure in Occupational Therapy through the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
• Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.
• Kansas Driver's License (if position requires driving).
• Auto Insurance equal to or greater than the Kansas Insurance requirements (if position requires driving).

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in a similar environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous benefit package