Occupational Therapist

Prime Healthcare Services; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services in Kansas City, KS seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) for a per diem (PRN) role in Outpatient Rehabilitation. You will provide one-on-one therapy in a collaborative outpatient setting, treating orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, lymphedema, and pelvic health conditions.

The ideal candidate will deliver evidence-based practice, develop individualized plans, and partner with physicians and rehab colleagues to achieve functional goals and carry out

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate
• NBCOT certification (if applicable)
• AOTA OTAC certifications

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients to improve functional mobility and independence
• Develop individualized treatment plans for medically complex adults and geriatric patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support discharge planning
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies and equipment use
• Document evaluations, progress, and discharge recommendations in the EMR

Skills

One-on-one therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

NBCOT certification

AOTA OTAC certifications

Job description

Overview

Department: Outpatient Rehabilitation- Occupational Therapy

Employment Type: Per Diem ( PRN)

Shifts Available: Days, Variable Shifts

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 6 pm

and Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm

Location: Providence Medical Center- Kansas City, KS

Join our Outpatient Rehabilitation Team and make a meaningful impact through patient-centered care. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment plans that help patients improve function, maximize independence, and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

In this role, you will provide one-on-one therapy in a collaborative outpatient setting, treating patients with orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, lymphedema, and pelvic health conditions. The ideal candidate is dedicated to evidence-based practice, functional outcomes, and exceptional patient care while partnering with physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver outstanding results.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):

• Evaluate and treat patients in an acute hospital setting to improve functional mobility, ADLs, safety, and independence
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for medically complex adult and geriatric patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support safe and timely discharge planning
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies and equipment use
• Document evaluations, progress, and discharge recommendations in the electronic medical record

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Additional Qualifications That AreaPlus:

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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