Occupational Therapist

Providence Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Medical Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our outpatient rehabilitation team in Kansas City, KS. This per diem position focuses on comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment plans to improve function and independence for adult and geriatric patients.

You will provide one-on-one therapy in an outpatient setting, treating orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, lymphedema, and pelvic health conditions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Evidence-based practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Functional mobility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

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.

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 Are a Plus:

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

Employment Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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