Occupational Therapist - PRN

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Olathe is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for PRN days. The OT will evaluate patients from newborn to geriatric, plan and implement individualized treatment programs, collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, and prepare documentation for evaluation, treatment, education, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities include completing timely evaluations, developing and adjusting treatment plans, educating patients and families,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in Kansas.
• CPR/AED/BLS certification required; BLS within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Conducts Occupational Therapy evaluation and defines treatment plan.
• Interviews patient, performs evaluation with tests and assessments.
• Develops and adjusts treatment programs based on evaluation results.
• Communicates discharge plan considering patient function and needs.
• Educates patient and family; coordinates with physicians and care team.
• Supervises Rehabilitation Aides and students involved in therapy.
• Maintains timely documentation of evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position Title Occupational Therapist - PRN Days - PRN Olathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual inpatients ranging in age from newborn to geriatric according to the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with the members of the interdisciplinary care team regarding treatment and discharge planning; prepares written documentation pertaining to patient evaluation, treatment, education, and discharge planning; schedules patient treatments and meetings; supervises the work of Rehabilitation Aides, Student Occupational Therapists, and Student Occupational Therapist Assistants; assists in preparing and conducting in-service training and continuing education programs; may participate in Performance Improvement activities and processes.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Conducts Occupational Therapy evaluation in accordance with education, training, professional codes of ethics and standards, and department policy and procedure.
• Conducts patient interview and performs evaluation which consists of patient tests, measurements and assessments.
• Analyzes evaluation findings to identify disabilities and establishes indications for a Occupational Therapy treatment program.
• Plans treatment programs based on assessment of available patient data.
• Establishes and communicates appropriate discharge plan based on prior level of function, medical condition, financial situation, etc.
• Establishes and carries out treatment programs based on evaluation results and ongoing reassessments of the patient.
• Administers Occupational Therapy treatment which may include but is not limited to activities of daily living (ADL) training (bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, home management); gross and fine motor training; range of motion exercises and/or stretching, muscle re-education; therapeutic exercise to improve or maintain muscle function (isometric, progressive-resistive, functional activities) using weights, pulleys, exercise apparatus, assistive and supportive devices; application of physical agents (light, heat, water and electrical stimulation); joint mobilization; massage; creation, application, and revision of splints.
• Evaluates effects of treatments and adjusts treatments to achieve optimal benefits and is responsible for recommending adaptive and assistive equipment (e.g., tub transfer bench, etc.).
• Educates patient and family in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Informs patient and family of problems, goals, estimated completion date, and treatment plan.
• Instructs patient and family in home management procedures and discharge recommendations.
• Confers with physicians and other health care practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment programs and integrate Occupational Therapy treatment with other aspects of patient health care.
• Manages patient schedule to maximize efficiency and productivity (toward 60% billable time target) and works to reduce cancellations and other situations that reduce the ability to meet patient's needs.
• Prepares written documentation pertaining to patient evaluation and treatment sessions per Department Policy and Procedure by recording the initial functional and clinical status of the patient in the evaluation report, which also includes problems, goals, estimated completion date, and treatment plan, recording progress of the patient through daily and weekly progress reports, recording the discharge status of the patient through completion of a discharge report.
• Outpatient charts are neat and contain all required referrals, forms, and information based on the patient's case.
• Completes charges accurately and in a timely manner.
• Completes and hands in end user audit reports and volume reports on the date of service and completes accurate charging of patient based on services provided, number of evaluations, screens, and hours in meetings, and number of visits, units billed, and cancellations.
• Supervises work of Rehabilitation Aides by orienting, instructing, and directing the work activities of Rehabilitation Aides as pertains to their assistance in patient treatment programs and department operations.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous healthcare experience

Required Licensure and Certification

CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - State Board of Healing Arts upon Hire

Time Type

Part time

Job Requisition ID

R-58762

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.