Occupational Therapist I

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS, is seeking an Occupational Therapist I to join the Central Kansas Orthopedic Group. You will perform individualized evaluations, design goal-directed interventions, and monitor progress to ensure goals are met.

Work with an interdisciplinary team, document care thoroughly, provide staff education, and supervise COTAs as needed while maintaining licensure and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure as a Registered Occupational Therapist in the state.
• BLS certification required or equivalent.
• Experience with interdisciplinary care teams and documentation practices recommended.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate diagnoses using basic techniques in acute care and rehabilitation.
• Develop and implement goal-directed treatment plans.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Provide education programs for staff and students.
• Supervise COTA's and coordinate with HCA as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position Title Occupational Therapist I Central 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world‑class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life‑changing treatments for the people we serve.