Registered Occupational Therapist

  • Hrhs
  • Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
  • 7mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
The Registered Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats human body disorders that restrict a person from participating in daily activities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

  • Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
  • Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
  • Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
  • Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
  • Accurately evaluate patient needs and develop/implement/review/maintain a comprehensive care plan.
  • Evaluate and provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients newborn thru geriatric.
  • Educate the patient on aspects of care.
  • Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.
  • Provide clinical oversight to the Occupational Therapy Assistants

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Does this position have supervisory or management responsibilities?: No

“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

"No" indicates that this position does not involve supervising team members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience

  • Education commensurate with license requirements at date of issue.

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

  • Current licensure in Occupational Therapy through the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
  • Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.
  • Kansas Driver’s License (if position requires driving).
  • Auto Insurance equal to or greater than the Kansas Insurance requirements (if position requires driving).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Previous experience in a similar environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
  • Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Medium Work: Occasionally exerting up to 50 lbs - constantly exerting up to 10 lbs. 26-50% of the day may be standing or walking.

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.