Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Amberwell Health; Hiawatha (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Amberwell Health Hiawatha in Hiawatha, KS is seeking a part-time occupational therapist to provide goal-directed therapy and help patients across age groups.

The role focuses on maximizing independence, preventing disability, and promoting health, requiring a 4-year degree, Kansas license, and post-graduate credentials.

Qualifications

• 4 year/Bachelors Degree
• Post Graduate Degree
• Kansas License
• BLS
• Registered occupational Therapist with current Kansas License or eligibility
• Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Current valid driver's license and current proof of insurance for vehicle

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to restore, reinforce, and enhance daily performance.
• Facilitate learning of adaptive skills for individuals with physical disabilities and related conditions.
• Maximize independence and maintain health by reducing disability.

Skills

Organizational

Verbal

Interpersonal

Customer Relations

Analytical

Grammar/Spelling

Read/Comprehend written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Computer

Education

4 year/Bachelors Degree

Post Graduate Degree

Kansas License

BLS

Registered occupational Therapist with current Kansas License or eligibility

Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Current valid driver's license and current proof of insurance for vehicle

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Amberwell Hiawatha - Hiawatha, KS 66434

Position Type: Part Time - Benefit Eligible

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Periodic - As Needed

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Rehabilitation Services - PT - OT

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Position Summary

Provide 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 relates 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

QualificationsEducation

• 4 year/Bachelors Degree
• Post Graduate Degree
• Kansas License
• BLS
• Registered occupational Therapist with current Kansas License or eligibility
• Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Current valid driver's license and current proof of insurance for vehicle

Experience

None

Skills

• Organizational
• Verbal
• Interpersonal
• Customer Relations
• Analytical
• Grammar/Spelling
• Read/Comprehend written instructions
• Follow verbal instructions
• Computer

Age of Patients Served

• Neonate/Infant (birth- 1 year)
• Child/Ped (1- 11 years)
• Adolescent (12- 17 years)
• Adult (18- 64 years)
• Geriatric (65+ years)

Mental and Emotional Requirements

• Manage stress appropriately
• Make decisions under pressure
• Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
• Handle multiple priorities
• Work alone

Working Conditions

• Exposure to communicable diseases
• Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
• CRT (computer) monitor

Physical Requirements

• Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
• Stand for 1 hour per day
• Sit for 6-7 hours per day
• Walk for 1-2 hours per day
• Perform repetitive tasks/motions
• Distinguish colors
• Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
• Have good manual dexterity
• Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
• Have clarity of vision: (>20=-<20=)

Personal Protective Equipment

• Gloves
• Gown
• Mask
• Goggles/ Face Shield
• Shoe Covers