Occupational Therapist

Saint John Hospital; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Outpatient therapy opportunities

Job summary

Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide patient-centered OT in an acute hospital setting, focusing on ADLs, mobility, and functional training.

The role offers weekday hours with opportunities for outpatient therapy and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support discharge planning and optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current state OT certification/license required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certification required.
• NBCOT certification preferred (AOTA/OTAC may be beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in an acute inpatient setting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on ADLs, mobility, strength, and independence.
• Provide hands-on therapy interventions including neuro-rehab and orthopedic recovery.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case management and care teams for discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety strategies.
• Document progress and outcomes in the EMR and hospital systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and infection control policies.

Skills

Inpatient rehabilitation

Discharge planning

ADLs training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Current OT state license

Current BCLS (AHA) certification

NBCOT certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation- Occupational Therapy

Shift’s 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 a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate.
• National Board for Certificationin Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC preferred.

Employment Status

Shift

Days

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