OTR

Recover-Care Heartland; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Recover-Care Heartland seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat residents with various disabilities, improving daily living and work-related abilities in line with federal and state guidelines. The role includes creating care plans and instructing patients and families in adaptive equipment.

The position requires an OT degree, a current license, and may involve supervising support staff and ensuring privacy compliance. Opportunities include growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Occupational Therapy.
• Current license in Occupational Therapy.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• State approved certification for advanced level treatments where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate residents/patients under physician’s orders and develop appropriate care plans.
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, splints, aids for eating and dressing).
• Maintain patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for patient needs.
• Complete required forms and documents per company policy and state/federal regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Current license in Occupational Therapy

State approved certification for advanced level treatments where applicable

One year of clinical experience preferred

Job description

OT SUMMARY

Evaluates and treats residents and patients with conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling to improve their ability to perform tasks of daily living and working environments in compliance with federal guideline sand state practice acts.

OT ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under a physician’s orders, screens and evaluates resident/ patient and develops appropriate care plan.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, splints, and aids for eating and dressing.
• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

OT QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current license in Occupational Therapy (if required by state law).
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
• State approved certification to provide advanced level treatments where applicable.

OT SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• May supervise COTAs, Rehab Aides, or provisional licensed occupational therapists per state practice guidelines.

OT OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper us and disclosure of resident’s
• protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.
• By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to
• the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

OT Benefits:

• 401K
• Annual Performance Evaluations
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Electronic Documentation
• Employee Appreciation Events