Occupational Therapist

Building Therapy Leaders; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Paid Time Off

CEU Opportunities

Career Advancement

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarships

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Rock Creek of Ottawa in Ottawa, KS is seeking a Full Time Occupational Therapist to join our in-house rehab program. The role involves evaluating cognitive and ADL function, developing care plans, and delivering medically necessary therapies to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include using standardized assessments, documenting progress, and providing discharge summaries. We offer a stable team, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within the post-acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist
• Open to applicants of all experience levels

Responsibilities

• Screen/evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL functioning disorders and develop a plan of care per standards.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide interventions.
• Provide rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatments for cognitive/ADL disorders.
• Administer procedures as part of rehabilitation including ADL retraining and therapeutic activities.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record.
• Evaluate outcomes and modify services; refer as needed.
• Provide counseling to patients and families about physical disorders.
• Communicate progress and plans with supervisor and health team members.
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.

Job description

Rock Creek of Ottawa in Ottawa, KS , is a post-acute care facility with long-term care, short-term care, and geriatric services provided. We can offer a stable and fun in-house therapy team to work with as well as excellent programs serving our geriatric clientele in their journey to recovery. We are currently seeking a Full Time Occupational Therapist for our in-house rehab program!

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively screens/evaluates patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.

Qualifications

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Open to applicants of all experience levels

At Rock Creek of Ottawa , we believe that exceptional care starts with a strong set of values that guide everything we do. As an Occupational Therapist with us, you’ll be part of a team that helps drive the CAPLICO values: C elebration, A ccountability, P assion for Learning, L ove One Another, I ntelligent Risk Taking, C ustomer Second, and O wnership. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words.

Browse our website at www.flagshiptherapy.com/who-we-are and find out why we are truly different in dignifying long term and post-acute care.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• 401k w/ Match
• Paid Time Off
• Unlimited CEU Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!

For more information regarding specific benefits offerings, please visit www.ensignbenefits.com

Eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

About Us

Rock Creek of Ottawa is an affiliate of Ensign Services, Inc. ("ESI"), a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., a national leader in post-acute care whose affiliated entities employ over 55,000 team members.

Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This job was posted and verified on 08/15/2026