Occupational Therapist

Saint John Hospital, Inc.; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Saint John Hospital, Leavenworth, KS, is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the Rehabilitation Team in an acute inpatient hospital setting. The role focuses on high-quality, patient-centered care, with emphasis on ADLs, mobility, and discharge planning.

The position offers weekday scheduling with opportunities for outpatient therapy in a dynamic, flexible work environment. Excellent benefits are provided by Prime Healthcare as part of the employment package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in an acute inpatient setting to assess functional limitations and rehab 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

ADLs training

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Functional mobility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation- Occupational Therapy

Shifts Available: Days

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 is 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's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy certification; AOTA and OTAC preferred.

Employment Status

Shift

Days

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