Occupational Therapist (OT)

Apploi; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Apploi in Kansas is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to assess residents, develop care plans, and help patients improve daily living and work-related tasks under physician orders. The role involves instructing patients and families in adaptive equipment and maintaining accurate records while complying with HIPAA and state/federal regulations.

Supervisory opportunities may arise for COTAs and Rehab Aides, depending on state guidelines.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in OT from an accredited program.
• Current license in Occupational Therapy as required by state law.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• State-approved certification for advanced-level treatments where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Under physician orders, screens and evaluates residents/patients and develops care plans.
• Instructs residents, families and caregivers in adaptive equipment use.
• Maintains patient records accurately and timely.
• Devises tools and treatments for patient needs.
• Completes forms and documents per company policy and state/federal regulations.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in OT

Master of Science in OT

Job description

OT SUMMARY

Evaluates and treats residents and patients with conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling to improve their ability to perform tasks of daily living and working environments in compliance with federal guideline sand state practice acts.

OT ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under a physician’s orders, screens and evaluates resident/ patient and develops appropriate care plan.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, splints, and aids for eating and dressing.
• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

OT QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current license in Occupational Therapy (if required by state law).
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
• State approved certification to provide advanced level treatments where applicable.

OT SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• May supervise COTAs, Rehab Aides, or provisional licensed occupational therapists per state practice guidelines.

OT OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper us and disclosure of resident’s
• protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.
• By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to
• the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

OT Benefits:

• 401K
• Annual Performance Evaluations
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Electronic Documentation
• Employee Appreciation Events