Occupational Therapist

Wesley Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Family support benefits

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Job summary

Wesley Healthcare in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. As an Occupational Therapist, you will manage all aspects of therapeutic care, collaborating with the physician and care team to implement individualized care plans that focus on patient engagement and positive outcomes.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree, be an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR), and obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
• Required to be an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR).
• Bachelor’s degree is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatment interventions within legal scope.
• Assess therapeutic/rehabilitative status and develop care plans.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition effectively to the team.
• Prioritize caseload and manage daily staffing needs.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Physical therapy techniques

Patient assessments

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR)

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Occupational Therapist provides high‑quality, patient‑centered care by managing the complete process of occupational therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients, in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Occupational Therapist completes patient assessments and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans, focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Occupational Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient’s physical therapy to support patients throughout home health and the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status; participate in patient placement and in the development of the total plan of care.
• Provide purposeful and skilled interaction care; use procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care.
• Observe and report patient’s reaction to treatment and changes in patient’s condition.
• Communicate pertinent payor needs/requirements to physician, treatment team, patient and patient’s family in a timely manner.
• Prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR).
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.