Occupational Therapist

NKC Health North Kansas City, MO Fulltime

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Summary

Provides occupational therapy services in an outpatient clinical setting focused on pediatrics, pelvic health, and upper extremity injury management, with cross-training for Acute Care. Schedule is set at hire; requires NBCOT, BLS from AHA, OTR, a bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy, and pediatrics/pelvic health experience.

Highlights

Schedule
5 days x 8 hours, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; or 4 days x 10 hours, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Experience
Pediatrics and pelvic health experience as a student or clinician
Education
Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy
License Required
OTR (Occupational Therapist)
Certifications
NBCOT; BLS from AHA
Training Provided
Cross-training to support Acute Care
Reports To
Department Director and Occupational Therapy Supervisor

Job description

SUMMARY: SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Department Director and the Occupational Therapy Supervisor, provides quality occupational therapy services to patients through evaluation and administration of treatment to restore function and prevent disabilities.
 
Occupational Therapist to work primarily in an outpatient clinical setting, focusing on pediatrics, pelvic health and upper extremity injury management.  A schedule will be established at the time of hire, and will either be 5–8-hour days, working 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. or 4–10-hour days, working 8 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., with off day being determined at time of hire.  Will be cross-trained to support Acute Care and will be required to work one holiday and one holiday weekend day annually at a minimum.  Experience either as a student or in clinical practice with pediatrics and pelvic health is indicated to apply for this role.  

SPECIAL SKILLS: Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

LICENSE/CERT: Required: NBCOT (National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy), BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), OTR (Occupational Therapist)

EDUCATION: Required: Bachelors - Occupational Therapy

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