Occupational Therapist I

• Evaluates selected diagnoses accurately using basic techniques in acute care and rehabilitation
• Asks for clarification of orders from physicians, and requests consult from other OTs as needed
• Considers all aspects of the patient’s needs including the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural
• Develops and implements treatment plans using appropriate problem solving skills, and clinical reasoning
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes in a clear and concise manner, consistent with department policies and KOTA/AOTA
• Provides educational programs for the OT department, other disciplines, including orientation for nursing and medical students
• May provide teaching for OT ED labs as requested, with assistance as needed
• Meets all state requirements for continuing education with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts (40 hours/biannually)
• Maintains current CPR certification
• Demonstrates good rapport with patients and professionalism with other professionals, patients, and visitors
• Provides supervision for COTA’s with patient evaluation information and treatment development and implementation, as well as supervision for HCA
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy OR Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - State Board of Healing Arts

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy