Occupational Therapist I

The University of Kansas Health System; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join the Central Kansas Orthopedic Group. You will play a crucial role within an interdisciplinary team, evaluating patients and designing tailored treatment plans aimed at enhancing their daily functioning.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or higher degree in Occupational Therapy, possess necessary state licensure, and maintain current CPR certification. This role requires strong clinical reasoning and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy is required (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate).
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in Kansas.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Document evaluations and progress notes in accordance with guidelines.
• Educate patients and oversee COTAs during treatment.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy

Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Kansas state occupational therapist license

Job description

## Occupational Therapist IApplylocations: Great Bend, KStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-55093# Position TitleOccupational Therapist ICentral Kansas Orthopedic Group## Position Summary / Career Interest:The Occupational Therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team. They perform an individualized evaluation, design goal-directed customized interventions to improve the person's ability to perform daily activities, and periodically review the patient's performance to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan.**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Evaluates selected diagnoses accurately using basic techniques in acute care and rehabilitation.* Asks for clarification of orders from physicians, and requests consult from other OTs as needed.* Considers all aspects of the patient’s needs including the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural.* Develops and implements treatment plans using appropriate problem solving skills, and clinical reasoning.* Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes in a clear and concise manner, consistent with department policies and KOTA/AOTA.* Provides educational programs for the OT department, other disciplines, including orientation for nursing and medical students.* May provide teaching for OT ED labs as requested, with assistance as needed.* Meets all state requirements for continuing education with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts (40 hours/biannually).* Maintains current CPR certification.* Demonstrates good rapport with patients and professionalism with other professionals, patients, and visitors.* Provides supervision for COTA’s with patient evaluation information and treatment development and implementation, as well as supervision for HCA."* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.**Required Education and Experience*** Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy OR* Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy OR**Preferred Education and Experience*** Doctorate in Occupational Therapy**Required Licensure and Certification*** Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)* Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - State Board of Healing Arts## Time Type:Full time## Job Requisition ID:R-55093### Important information for you to know as you apply:* The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. *See also* Diversity, Equity & Inclusion*.** The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].* Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.