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• Occupational Therapist (OT) Allied Kansas City, MO
• Travel Assignment Salary $2074 / Week
• Start Date ASAP
• Travel Allied Job Assignment Length 13 weeks
• Travel Assignment 40 hours per week
• Shift 8 hours, Day

PK-19260280

Job Description

The staff Occupational Therapist OT evaluates client after impairment injury or disease plans designs and implements individualized occupational therapy treatment programs after referral from a physician.

Interventions may include therapeutic exercise functional retraining use of thermal electrical modalities splinting and use of various other training and retraining skills.

Periodically reevaluates client to determine effectiveness of interventions and contributes to discharge planning. The OT supervises treatment provided by students technicians or assistants and recommends client care interventions to other members of the health care team to contribute to the clients rehabilitation process.

The OT delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided and performs other duties as requested by the manager

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience :

Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Occupational Therapist - VariousBachelor's Degree

Job Details

Full TimeDay (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day.

Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care.

Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits Medical health plansTuition reimbursementPaid time offRetirement contributionsChild care centerEmployee Assistance Program

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.

Responsibilities :

• 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 COTA’s 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.
• Note : 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required :

• Entry Level BS or MA Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
• Licensure in state of primary practice site required

Time Type : Part time

Part time

R-27393

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as an Outpatient Occupational Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Menorah Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Menorah Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include :

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as an Outpatient Occupational Therapist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued?

If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as an Occupational Therapist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued?

If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Occupational Therapist carries out individualized therapy programs including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.

The OTR supervises therapy assistants, aides and students. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you, who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

What you will do in this role :

• You will perform comprehensive patient assessments and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs for patients in Acute care, Inpatient Rehab, and / or Outpatient.
• You will treat general OT patients to include, but not limited to Lymphedema
• You will coordinate the treatment program with other clinical / therapeutic services.
• You will develop comprehensive goals for treatment to maximize patient outcomes.
• You will deliver care and modify the care plan in accordance with the patient's needs.
• You will serve as an educator to patients, families, students and colleagues.

What Qualifications You Will Need :

• Minimum education required is a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred.
• State of Practice Occupational Therapy License
• Lymphedema certification preferred
• BLS certification required upon hire

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and / or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Menorah Medical Center is a full-service, 185 bed acute care hospital and ER. We are located in Overland Park and Leawood, Kansas.

Our hospital serves the community's healthcare needs by providing compassionate care. We have world-class medical colleagues and more than 600 physicians.

Our team offers exceptional experiences and extraordinary medicine for adults, newborns, teens, and children. We offer some of the most advanced treatment choices available in the Kansas City region.

Our hospital network continues to be a pioneer in cancer care. We are home to a certified Breast Center of Excellence, the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, and the region's only Genitourinary Cancer clinic.

We offer a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence, Women's Center, Bariatric Program, and an inpatient rehabilitation center.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.

In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Occupational Therapist opening.

We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Description

Overview

Therapy doesn’t just make a living; it makes a difference.

We’re welcoming new Occupational Therapists who are ready to join something greater than just a company someone who is prepared to make giving back the core of everything they do.

That commitment we hold extends to how we treat our team members, too helping you enhance your skills, remain current on regulations and new technology, and advance your personal and professional growth.

Benefits :

• HealthcareMedicalDentalVision
• CEU Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Life and Disability
• Retirement and Finance401k (including company-match)Financial Planning Services
• Career Growth
• Employee Discounts
• Reward Programs

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate records of patient care.
• Reporting billing information.
• Providing direct patient care as prescribed (including evaluations and treatment planning).
• Providing supervision and guidance for support personnel.

Monitoring, interpreting, and reporting treatment outcomes.

You'll be given opportunities for in-service education to team members and the community and participating in both professional and community activities.

If you seek a company that invests in you and gives you the tools to support your community, you've found it.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program, as well as state licensure.
• Able to perform proper body mechanics without posing a risk of injury to self or others.
• Ability to lift and control 50+ pounds.