Occupational Therapist I - Acute Care

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift premium pay

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS seeks an Occupational Therapist I for acute care, weekend days, full-time. You will evaluate patients, design goal-directed interventions, and monitor progress with the interdisciplinary team.

Requires OT education and state licensure, CPR, and ongoing continuing education. Weekend premiums may apply; you will also supervise Level I/II OT students and contribute to teaching within the department.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state.
• Current CPR certification and continuing education compliance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates diagnoses and conducts acute care assessments.
• Designs and implements goal-directed, customized interventions.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Educates staff and students; provides lab and classroom teaching as needed.
• Supervises OT Level I/II students with appropriate guidance.
• Maintains CPR and follows departmental procedures.

Skills

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education delivery

Clinical reasoning

Supervision of students

Professional rapport

Education

Master's Degree in OT

Bachelor's Degree in OT

High School Diploma

Job description

Position TitleOccupational Therapist I - Acute CareWeekend Days - Full TimeOrr-MajorPosition Summary / Career Interest:Friday - MondayThe 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.Weekend Shift Premium Pay availableResponsibilities and Essential Job FunctionsEvaluates 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.Supervises Level I students independently. Supervises Level II students after one year of clinical experience, with assistance from the Student Coordinator as needed.Meets all state requirements for continuing education with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts (40 hours/biannually).Maintains current CPR certification.Follows all departmental procedures.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 ExperienceMaster's Degree in Occupational Therapy ORBachelors Degree in Occupational TherapyHigh School GraduateRequired Licensure and CertificationLicensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - State Board of Healing ArtsTime Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-58227Important 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.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.