Occupational Therapist

Saint John Hospital; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the inpatient rehabilitation team. This role focuses on therapy for patients recovering from injury, illness, or surgery within an acute care setting.

You will plan and deliver ADL-focused treatment, mobility training, and discharge planning in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers weekday scheduling with per diem/PRN flexibility and opportunities for outpatient therapies, supporting a

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current state OT license/certification.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate.
• NBCOT certification preferred; OTAC and AOTA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in an acute inpatient setting to assess functional limitations and rehabilitation needs
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on ADLs, mobility, strength, and independence
• Provide hands-on therapy interventions including neurological rehab, orthopedic recovery, and functional training
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case management, and interdisciplinary care teams to support patient outcomes and discharge planning
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, and safety strategies
• Document patient progress, goals, and outcomes in accordance with hospital policies and EMR requirements
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, infection control policies, and quality care initiatives

Skills

Inpatient rehab experience

ADLs training

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation- Occupational Therapy

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Per Diem/PRN

Hours: Flexible Weekday Hours

Location: Saint John Hospital, Leavenworth, KS

We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Rehabilitation Team in an acute inpatient hospital setting. This role focuses on providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals recovering from injury, illness, or surgery. The ideal candidate will have experience in inpatient rehabilitation, acute care therapy, functional mobility training, ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

This position offers weekday scheduling with additional outpatient therapy opportunities, supporting a dynamic and flexible work environment.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Responsibilities

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

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in an acute inpatient setting to assess functional limitations and rehabilitation needs
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on ADLs, mobility, strength, and independence
• Provide hands-on therapy interventions including neurological rehab, orthopedic recovery, and functional training
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case management, and interdisciplinary care teams to support patient outcomes and discharge planning
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, and safety strategies
• Document patient progress, goals, and outcomes in accordance with hospital policies and EMR requirements
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, infection control policies, and quality care initiatives

Qualifications

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

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate.
• National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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