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OT - (SignOn Bonus) Occupational Therapist
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Job Number:
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HSOTKS2
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Job Type:
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Full-Time
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Profession:
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Occupational Therapist
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Company:
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Direct Staffing Inc DSI
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Location:
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Overland Park, KS
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Date Posted:
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07/23/2010
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Start Date:
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09/13/2009
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OT - Occupational Therapist
About Our Facility
We are a 80-bed acute physical rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment of patients who have experienced a disabling injury or illness. Located in Overland Park, we serve the rehabilitation needs of the Kansas City metro area as well as multiple surrounding counties. Be a part of seeing patients get better and go back home!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Us
We are one of the nation's largest providers of rehabilitative healthcare services. We place a priority on clinical excellence, responsiveness to individual patient needs, highly specialized treatment programs and innovative thinking that leads to increasingly positive outcomes and opportunities - for patients and staff.
To achieve these standards, we actively seek the best professionals in the business. Our employees are critical to our success.
Benefits
To attract and retain the best professionals, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with a sign on bonus, that includes medical, dental, vision, (upon start date), 401(k), college savings plan, employee assistance program, pre-paid legal plan and much more.
Job Description
The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position:
*requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, caregivers, and departmental and interdepartmental relationships.
*requires competency in occupational therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.
*requires task delegation and supervision of occupational therapist assistants and technicians.
*maintains open and on-going communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met.
The Occupational Therapist creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
License or Certification:
*Must have current state license or certification; in states where licensing is not required, defer to state practice act.
*CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy.
Education, Training and Experience
*Successfully completed a Bachelor*s degree or higher from an accredited therapy program
Machines, Equipment Used:
*General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
Physical Requirements:
*Visual acuity and ability to communicate sufficiently to conduct safe patient care duties
*Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes participating in patient mobility activities.
Skills and Abilities:
*Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
*Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
*Ability to communicate effectively in both writing and verbal arenas as well as via email.
*Ability to work independently without supervision.
Environmental Conditions:
*Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure
*Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
*Handicapped accessibility.
*May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or Productivity Standards:
*May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
*May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
*Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e. before, during or after a disaster.
*May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
*Regular attendance and reporting on time to work is a requirement of position.
++Please be sure to attach a current resume with your application, as this will greatly speed up the interview process. You can also send your resume directly to mac@dstaff.com. Please call 866-599-7376 if you have any questions. Thanks!
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Contact Info/How to Apply
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Please mention that you heard about this job on AllTherapyJobs.com when applying.
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Contact Name:
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Mac
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Phone For More Info:
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866-599-7376
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