Occupational Therapist - Hospice - PRN Days

A brief summary of what's ahead

Location:

Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

0

Job position summary:

Administers neurological/musculoskeletal/pain relieving rehabilitation procedures as ordered by the referring physician, administers standardized and non-standardized assessments, obtains and interprets data necessary for treatment, and implements and evaluates the patient plan of care.

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Holiday premium pay

• Shift and weekend differential pay

• 401k with a 6% employer match

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Employee assistance program

Here is a look at the full job description:

Occupational Therapist - Hospice - PRN Days

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.

• Formulates and implements a plan of care through completion of an age appropriate comprehensive assessment that includes diagnosis and patient-centered, measurable goals and objectives.•

• Maximizes the patient's abilities in a safe, effective and appropriate manner, prioritizing patient needs and utilizing available resources.

• Collaborates with and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants in the provision of treatment.

• Performs therapy assessments and reassessments within appropriate timelines and per regulations to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy services and progress toward patient goals and objectives.

• Participates in and facilitates discharge planning with interdisciplinary team.

• Completes patient care and daily documentation which is timely, accurate and contains the essential information to communicate medical necessity for skilled care.

• Provides occupational therapy services within the Scope of Practice for Occupational Therapists in the state of Kansas.

• Serves a population newborn through geriatric.

• Adheres to agency/department policies.

• 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.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?:

Yes x 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 managing team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Occupational Therapy from an accredited OT program.

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

• Current licensure in Occupational Therapy through the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.
• Current BLS card within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first. Acceptable courses are American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• Kansas State Driver's License
• Auto Insurance equal to or greater than the Kansas insurance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

• A minimum of one year experience as a Registered Occupational Therapist working with the geriatric population.

Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates competency in test administration and use of therapy materials and equipment.
• Medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively.

Physical Requirements:

With or without accommodation.

• 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 provide equal employment opportunities

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We participate in E-Verify

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.