Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy SVHC - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, respiratory, and cardiac conditions, aiming to restore function and reduce pain. The role emphasizes ADL training and collaboration with the healthcare team on comprehensive care plans.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and OT licensure with NBCOT preferred. BLS certification is required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• OT licensure preferred; NBCOT may be required.
• BLS certification to be completed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations of range of motion, strength, motor planning, and ADL status.
• Establish and provide appropriate treatment methods to improve physical and emotional well-being.
• Review referrals and patient records to determine the best treatment plan.
• Fabricate upper extremity splints/orthotic devices and adaptive equipment as needed.
• Educate patient, family, and staff on OT techniques and home programs.
• Record treatment progress in the patient chart and/or computer system.

Skills

Reading & analysis

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week:

40

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

Plans and administers occupational therapy treatments for patients suffering from injuries or disease affecting neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, respiratory, and cardiac systems with the purpose of restoring function, relieving pain, providing education to patients/families/staff. Works to improve the physical, cognitive/perceptual, and developmental components that may be required to effectively perform regular activities of daily living (ADLs). ADLs can include, but are not limited to the following: Employment/Work Tasks, Home-management Tasks, Grooming/hygiene, Bathing/Dressing, Driving, Leisure Activities.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Occupational Therapist (OT) - KSBHA NBCOT preferred. Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS To be completed within first 90 days

What you will do

• Completes Evaluations to assess range of motion, strength, motor planning, coordination (gross and fine), balance, sensory processing, endurance, developmental status, cognitive/perceptual skill level, and ADL status.
• Establishes and provides appropriate treatment methods, to enhance physical and emotional well being, leading toward goal achievement. Evaluate effects of treatment for various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Reviews physician’s referral, and patient’s condition and medical records to determine most appropriate treatment.
• Fabrication of custom upper extremity splints/orthotic devices. Fabrication or exploration of adaptive equipment used to increase maximum independence level with ADL tasks.
• Consults with other members of healthcare team to help plan and coordinate with other medical interventions.
• Provide physical agent modalities as appropriate to diagnoses.
• Provide patient, family and staff education in OT techniques and objectives. Instructs patients and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Gathers materials and supplies for individual use and cleans and returns to appropriate areas at end of treatment sessions.
• Orients, instructs, and directs work activity of assistants, aides and students.
• Records treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart or enters information into computer.
• Plans and conducts lectures and training program on occupational therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups as assigned.
• Consult with insurance companies regarding plan of care.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.