Acute Care OT I — Weekend Days, Full-Time Impact-Driven

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Occupational Therapist I for the Acute Care unit in Kansas City, KS. This full-time weekend-days position involves evaluating diagnoses, designing goal-directed interventions, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to help patients perform daily activities.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, a valid OT license, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - State Board of Healing Arts.
• High School Graduate.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates selected diagnoses accurately in acute care and rehabilitation.
• Develops and implements treatment plans using problem solving and clinical reasoning.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes.
• Supervises Level I/II students as needed.
• Maintains CPR certification.
• Demonstrates professionalism and good rapport with patients and colleagues.

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

High School Graduate

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Occupational Therapist I for the Acute Care unit in Kansas City, KS. This full-time weekend-days position involves evaluating diagnoses, designing goal-directed interventions, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to help patients perform daily activities.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, a valid OT license, and ongoing professional development.