Occupational Therapist Inpatient FT

Full Time
Medical Center - 600 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS, 67114
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A staff Occupational Therapist assumes responsibility in the daily activities of therapy services. This includes the potential for evaluating and developing treatment plans for outpatients. A staff therapist administers occupational therapy treatment to patients as defined in the Kansas Occupational Therapy Practice Act. A staff therapist has the responsibility for the overall direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of professional and supportive staff and students in their area of rehabilitation services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administers occupational therapy treatments as defined by the Kansas Occupational Therapy Practice Act, under the supervision of an OT.

  • Prepares patients and therapy equipment for treatment sessions.

  • Participates in the daily operations of therapy services, including patient care and general support.

  • Assists with student supervision, including the instruction, direction, and evaluation of OTA students in the facility.

  • Completes documentation and treatment records accurately and appropriately.

  • Assists with organization of the therapy department, as needed.

  • Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Supervision & Collaboration:

  • Reports to the Inpatient Therapy Supervisor.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and experience:

  • Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or be state licensed.
  • Preferably a minimum of two (2) years’ experience.
  • Preferably a member of the AOTA and/or Kansas Occupational Therapy Association

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Must know principles and practice of Occupational Therapy, be familiar with the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics.

Licensure and certifications:

  • Must have/be eligible for State Licensure. Licensure must be obtained as per state law.
  • Must have/be immediately obtain BLS. Must maintain BLS certification.

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