Occupational Therapist
Job Description
More than just a job, it's a vocation
Location: Our organization - Shawnee
Worker Type: Regular
Sign-On Bonus: $6,000.00
Department: Inpatient
Schedule: Full Time, Variable Shift, Monday - Friday, Weekends as Needed, Flexible Start Times
Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
Relocation Assistance: Available, please consult with a Recruiter for more information
Location: Our organization - Shawnee
Position Overview:
This role involves assessing and providing treatment for patients experiencing physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients' capabilities to perform daily living skills independently. Develop a tailored care plan that specifies treatment types and frequency.
- Execute the treatment plan utilizing suitable methods. Record patient progress and adjust the care plan as necessary, seeking advice when required.
- Inform patients and their families/caregivers about identified deficits. Assist with the discharge process from therapy services and offer guidance on the selection and use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
- Supervise care provided by designated personnel in accordance with established regulations and standards of practice.
- Maintain a state of alertness and safety at all times.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Educational Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field necessary for state licensure.
Experience:
- No prior experience is necessary.
Physical Requirements:
- Constantly standing.
- Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Regular use of hearing and speech for effective communication.
- Frequent auditory monitoring for body sounds and alarms.
- Regular visual acuity for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
- Occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional patient handling.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare crawling.
Licensure and Certifications Required:
Resuscitation Certification: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Additional certifications may be required based on departmental needs.
State Licensure Requirements:
- Illinois: Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Missouri: Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Oklahoma: Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
- Wisconsin: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States)
Job Type: Employee
Department: Occupational Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Benefits:
Our organization values its outstanding employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
