Occupational Therapist PRN

Job Description

Job Description

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A staff Occupational Therapist assumes responsibility in the daily activities of therapy services. This includes the potential for evaluating and developing treatment plans for outpatients. A staff therapist administers occupational therapy treatment to patients as defined in the Kansas Occupational Therapy Practice Act. A staff therapist has the responsibility for the overall direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of professional and supportive staff and students in their area of rehabilitation services.

Key Responsibilities :

Administers occupational therapy treatments as defined by the Kansas Occupational Therapy Practice Act , under the supervision of an OT.

Prepares patients and therapy equipment for treatment sessions.

Participates in the daily operations of therapy services, including patient care and general support.

Assists with student supervision , including the instruction, direction, and evaluation of OTA students in the facility.

Completes documentation and treatment records accurately and appropriately.

Assists with organization of the therapy department, as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Supervision & Collaboration :

Reports to the Inpatient Therapy Supervisor .

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and experience :

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and / or be state licensed.
• Preferably a minimum of two (2) years' experience.
• Preferably a member of the AOTA and / or Kansas Occupational Therapy Association

Knowledge and Skills :

Licensure and certifications :

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