PRN Occupational Therapist Inpatient Setting

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City, Northern (KS, KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist for inpatient care, supporting acute care and inpatient rehabilitation. You will perform evaluations, design goal-directed interventions, and adjust plans based on patient progress while collaborating with the interprofessional team.

The role requires OT licensure, a Master's or Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy, and will involve supervising students and coordinating with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients in acute care and rehabilitation settings using standard OT assessment methods.
• Develops and implements individualized, goal-directed treatment plans.
• Documents patient progress and communications with the care team; supervises students and COTAs as assigned.

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Title PRN Occupational Therapist Inpatient Setting Varies - PRN Orr-Major Position Summary / Career Interest

The Occupational Therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team. They perform an individualized evaluation, design goal-directed customized interventions to improve the person's ability to perform daily activities, and periodically review the patient’s performance to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan. This position supports acute care hospital setting and inpatient rehabilitation unit.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Evaluates selected diagnoses accurately using basic techniques in acute care and rehabilitation. Asks for clarification of orders from physicians, and requests consult from other OTs as needed. Considers all aspects of the patient’s needs including the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural. Develops and implements treatment plans using appropriate problem solving skills, and clinical reasoning. Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes in a clear and concise manner, consistent with department policies and KOTA/AOTA. Provides educational programs for the OT department, other disciplines, including orientation for nursing and medical students. May provide teaching for OT ED labs as requested, with assistance as needed. Supervises Level I students independently. Supervises Level II students after one year of clinical experience, with assistance from the Student Coordinator as needed. Meets all state requirements for continuing education with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts (40 hours/biannually). Maintains current CPR certification. Follows all departmental procedures. Demonstrates good rapport with patients and professionalism with other professionals, patients, and visitors. Provides supervision for COTAs with patient evaluation information and treatment development and implementation, as well as supervision for HCA. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy
• High School Graduate

Required Licensure and Certification

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

Time Type: Part time

Job Requisition ID: R-57155

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.

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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.