Occupational Therapist PRN Plus

Saint Luke's Limited; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke's South Hospital in Overland Park, KS, is seeking a PRN Plus Occupational Therapist to join our team. The OT evaluates and treats clients after injury or illness, plans individualized treatments, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team.

This role requires less than 1 year of applicable experience and a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, with BLS certification. The work includes supervision of students and therapists' assistants, and ensuring timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy is required.
• BLS certification is required (American Heart Association or Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess clients after impairment, injury, or disease and create an individualized treatment plan.
• Re-evaluate progress and contribute to discharge planning.
• Supervise students and physical therapy assistants.
• Participate in and make recommendations for client care interventions with the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Delegate and instruct supportive personnel in services to be provided.
• Maintain timely documentation per department and payer requirements.
• Ensure safety of self, clients, and others at all times.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

BLS Certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

Job description

Occupational Therapist PRN Plus### Occupational Therapist PRN PlusApply: Saint Luke's South Hospital | 12300 Metcalf Ave | Overland Park | KS: Part time: Posted Today: JobReq0060538# **Job Description***Saint Luke's South Hospital is seeking a PRN Plus Occupational Therapist to join our team!* Saint Luke’s Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates and regularly assesses the ongoing effects of the occupational therapy intervention for clients after accident, injury, disease, or condition across the lifespan. The OT addresses physical, emotional, and environmental needs. The OT advises on adaptive equipment and techniques to help clients resume or develop skills needed for day-to-day life and work. The goal of OT is to improve or maintain the client’s ability to perform activities of daily living and reach goals to return to highest level of functional independence. **The Work:** * Evaluates clients after impairment, injury, or disease.* Creates an individualized treatment plan and selects appropriate interventions based on evidence-based practice and selects appropriate interventions based upon evaluation and assessment of client.* Re-evaluates and provides periodic reassessment of client progress and contributes to discharge planning.* Supervises treatment provided by students and physical therapy assistants.* Participates and makes recommendations for client care interventions to the interdisciplinary health care team.* Delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided.* Performs all other duties as requested by the manager.* Provides timely documentation per department and/or hospital policy and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements, and physician treatment plan.* Uses professional judgment to ensure safety to self, clients, and others at all times* Serves as a clinical resource for department* Participates in quality initiatives **The PRN Commitment:** * 6 shifts minimum in a 8 week period. 4 of which are weekend shifts* Weekday availability required* Some holiday requirements* Will work shift in SLRI and acute care at SLS# **Job Requirements**Applicable Experience:Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Occupational Therapist - VariousBachelor's Degree# **Job Details**Part TimeDay (United States of America)