Occupational Therapist I - Inpatient Setting

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking an Occupational Therapist I for inpatient services on days. You will evaluate patients, design goal-directed interventions to improve daily activities, and review progress to adjust plans as needed.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document evaluations and discharge notes, provide education to staff and students, and supervise OT students.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients in acute care and rehabilitation settings to determine OT needs.
• Develops and implements goal-directed treatment plans.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Provides education for department staff and students.
• Supervises Level I and Level II OT students; mentors staff.
• Maintains CPR certification and adheres to department policies.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Documentation skills

CPR certification

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Title Occupational Therapist I - Inpatient Setting Days - Full Time Orr-Major 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. 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 Experience

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy
• High School Graduate

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - State Board of Healing Arts

Time Type: Full time

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.

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.