Pediatric Occupational Therapist PRN

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of occupational therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients, in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Occupational Therapist completes patient assessments, and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans, focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Occupational Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient’s physical therapy to support patients throughout home health and the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of Kansas
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course through American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross - Healthcare Provider CPR
• Bachelor's of Science in Occupational Therapy

What you will do in this role

• Provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status
• Participate in patient placement and in the development of the total plan of care
• Provide purposeful and skilled interaction care
• Use procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care
• Observe and report patient’s reaction to treatment and changes in patient’s condition
• Communicate pertinent payor needs/requirements to physician, treatment team, patient and patient’s family in a timely manner
• Prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs

Benefits

Wesley 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
• Retailer readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)