Occupational Therapist - FT Days

    Highlights

    Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public. The Registered Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats human body disorders that restrict a person from participating in daily activities.

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    LocationHutchinson, KS

    Description

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

    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

    • 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

    GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Does this position have supervisory or management responsibilities?: No

    "Yes" indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

    "No" indicates that this position does not involve supervising team members.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Required Education and Experience

    • Education commensurate with license requirements at date of issue.

    Required License/Certifications/Registrations

    • 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).

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Preferred Education and Experience

    • Previous experience in a similar environment.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

    • Knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles.

    • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

    • Basic computer skills.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Medium Work: Occasionally exerting up to 50 lbs - constantly exerting up to 10 lbs. 26-50% of the day may be standing or walking.

    We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.