Occupational Therapist (PRN)

NKC Health; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

NKC Health in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Registered Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality therapy to both adult and pediatric patients in an acute care setting. The role requires flexibility to cover 1–2 weekdays and 2 weekend days per month, with options for 8- or 10-hour shifts.

New graduates with pediatric and acute care clinical experience are welcome, and OTR with NBCOT and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• OTR with NBCOT certification
• BLS certification from AHA

Responsibilities

• Provide quality OT services through evaluation and treatment to restore function and prevent disabilities
• Support acute care adults and pediatric populations at NKC Health main campus
• Weekend and holiday coverage; 1–2 weekdays and 2 weekend days per month; various shift lengths
• New graduates with pediatrics and acute care clinical experience welcome

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Summary

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Department Director and the Occupational Therapy Supervisor, provides quality occupational therapy services to patients through evaluation and administration of treatment to restore function and prevent disabilities.

Occupational therapist to support acute care adults and pediatric populations at our main campus location at NKC Health. The employee will need to be available 1–2 days during the week and 2 weekend days per month for pediatric support coupled with adult acute care. OTR candidates that also have additional outpatient experience outside of pediatrics would be welcomed to apply. Weekend and holiday needs will be adult focused.

We require all PRN staff to work 1 weekend per month (2 weekend days can be a Sat/Sun or 2 Sat, 2 Sun or a mixture). We also require a minimum of 1 holiday and 1 holiday weekend annually. We have options for both 8 and 10 hour shifts.

New graduates that have had clinical experience with pediatrics and acute care are welcome to apply.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

LICENSE/CERT:

Required: OTR (Occupational Therapist), NBCOT (National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy), BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelors - Occupational Therapy