Occupational Therapist Inpatient

About the role

Evaluate and treat patients with diverse physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges to help them regain independence and improve their quality of life.
Design and implement personalized care plans that utilize the most effective modalities to ensure each patient reaches their recovery milestones.
Document and monitor patient progress journeys to maintain accurate records that ensure the highest standards of clinical care and safety.
Educate and empower families and caregivers by providing the tools and information necessary for a safe and successful transition back to the home environment.
Oversee and mentor the supporting clinical team to ensure all therapy services meet established practice standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with diverse physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges to help them regain independence and improve their quality of life.
• Design and implement personalized care plans that utilize the most effective modalities to ensure each patient reaches their recovery milestones.
• Document and monitor patient progress journeys to maintain accurate records that ensure the highest standards of clinical care and safety.
• Educate and empower families and caregivers by providing the tools and information necessary for a safe and successful transition back to the home environment.
• Oversee and mentor the supporting clinical team to ensure all therapy services meet established practice standards and regulatory requirements.

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.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience: Experience working with patients with diverse physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges is preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and proficiency in using technology for patient care documentation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Pay

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus available.

Schedule

Day shift | Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. Rotating weekends and holidays.

Life at Ascension

Life at Ascension is a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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