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Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Ascension
Wichita, Kansas, United States
Full-time

Details

  • Sign-on bonus : Up to $25,000
  • Department : Occupational Therapy
  • Schedule : Full time, 40 hrs / week, day shift, Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 : 30 pm, variable Saturdays 7 : 30 am - 4 pm
  • Hospital : Ascension Via Christi
  • Location : Wichita, Kansas

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example : Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.

Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and / or psychosocial deficits.

  • Assess patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
  • Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress. Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed.

Seek consultation as necessary.

  • Educate the patient and family / caregiver about patient deficits. Plan and / or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and provide information regarding appropriate selection / use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
  • Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Licensed Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education :

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Master's degree preferred.

Additional Preferences

Acute care experience

30+ days ago
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