Occupational Therapist, P/T

Amberwell Health; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Amberwell Atchison is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the rehabilitation team. The role focuses on delivering goal-directed therapy to restore independence and enhance daily living for patients under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

This day shift, part-time position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and patient-centered care within Amberwell Health at Atchison.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Science in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Kansas Occupational Therapist license is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Hand Therapy Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services for goal-directed, purposeful activity.
• Restore, reinforce, and enhance functional performance.
• Work under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Collaborate with team to support patient independence.

Education

Bachelor’s Science of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002

Position Type: Part Time - Benefit Eligible

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Periodic - As Needed

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Rehabilitation Services - PT - OT

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Occupational Therapist is a key member of the rehabilitation team. The Occupational Therapist will work under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services. The Occupational Therapy position will be responsible for providing occupational therapy services for goal-directed, purposeful activity to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance; facilitate the learning of adaptive skills by individuals of all ages who have physical disabilities and related psychological impairments, deficits of self-care due to age of pathology, and/or developmental disabilities. Such therapy is designed to maximize independence, prevent further disability and maintain health.

JOB DUTIES

• Able to work as a member of a team and also independently.
• Understand and follow safe work practices.
• Ensure that all Amberwell procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.

AMBERWELL CULTURE

Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.

At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience
  • Minimum Required Experience: no experience in Occupational Therapy
  • Preferred Experience:. 3 years experience in Occupational Therapy
• Education
  • Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Science of Occupational Therapy
• Licenses
  • Minimum Required Licenses: Kansas Occupational Therapist Licenses
• Certifications
  • Minimum Required: BLS
  • Preferred Certifications: Hand Therapy Certification

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