Geriatric Rehab Occupational Therapist: Restore Daily Living

Midwest Health Inc; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Health Inc in Topeka, KS seeks an Occupational Therapist to help residents develop, recover and improve daily living skills through therapeutic activities. You will evaluate patients, plan treatments, supervise a COTA, and coordinate with physicians and rehab staff.

The role emphasizes dignity, confidentiality, and adherence to facility policies, with responsibilities including documentation, billing, and potential in-service education.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Regular worksite attendance required.
• Must be able to operate within facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Facility's personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Reports to Corporate Director of Rehabilitation and facility Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• May supervise/training personnel such as COTA or OTR Aides.
• Responsible for evaluating the patient within one business day of written referral from the Doctor.
• After evaluating the patient, the therapist is responsible for planning, administering and supervising the COTA in an appropriate treatment plan.
• Communicate with the referring physician and members of the rehabilitation team regarding the patient’s total treatment program. Maintain an accurate daily record of treatments given to patient’s including billing and charting.
• The staff OTR will maintain an accurate daily record of treatments given to patients including billing and charting.
• Will attain an efficiency standard for delivery of occupational therapy services.
• May provide in-service education to facilities, supportive staff, students and community.

Job description

Midwest Health Inc in Topeka, KS seeks an Occupational Therapist to help residents develop, recover and improve daily living skills through therapeutic activities. You will evaluate patients, plan treatments, supervise a COTA, and coordinate with physicians and rehab staff.

The role emphasizes dignity, confidentiality, and adherence to facility policies, with responsibilities including documentation, billing, and potential in-service education.