Occupational Therapist

Plazawesthrc; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Plazawesthrc is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat residents with various disabilities, aiming to improve daily living and work abilities in compliance with regulations. You will implement care plans under physician orders and educate patients and caregivers in adaptive equipment usage.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, development of specialized treatment tools, and adherence to privacy and policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current OT license required by state law.
• One year of clinical OT experience preferred.
• State-approved certification for advanced treatments where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate residents/patients under a physician’s orders and develop care plans.
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers in adaptive equipment use (wheelchairs, splints, aids).
• Maintain patient records accurately and timely.
• Devise specialized tools and treatments for individual patient needs.
• Complete required forms and documents per company policy and state/federal regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy

Current OT license (state dependent)

One year clinical OT experience preferred

State approved certification for advanced treatments

Job description

OT SUMMARY

Evaluates and treats residents and patients with conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling to improve their ability to perform tasks of daily living and working environments in compliance with federal guideline sand state practice acts.

OT ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under a physician’s orders, screens and evaluates resident/ patient and develops appropriate care plan.


• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, splints, and aids for eating and dressing.


• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.


• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.


• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

OT QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.


• Current license in Occupational Therapy (if required by state law).


• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.


• State approved certification to provide advanced level treatments where applicable.

OT SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• May supervise COTAs, Rehab Aides, or provisional licensed occupational therapists per state practice guidelines.

OT OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper us and disclosure of resident’s


• protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.


• By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to


• the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

OT Benefits:

• 401K


• Annual Performance Evaluations


• Paid Time Off


• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Electronic Documentation


• Employee Appreciation Events