Occupational Therapist - AdventHealth Ottawa

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: 24 hours a week  

Shift: Part Time Days; 24 hours a week

Location: AdventHealth Ottawa

                 1301 S. Main Street, Ottawa, KS 66067

The community you’ll be caring for:

Your health extends far beyond the physical. That’s why AdventHealth Ottawa, formerly Ransom Memorial Health, is committed to strengthening your body, mind and spirit. Our providers, specialists and staff serve the local community in and around Franklin County. With our whole-hearted support, you can start on the path to wellness today.

The role you’ll contribute:

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.  Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.  Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Directs the Occupational Therapy Department certified staff, including Occupational Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Aides, and Occupational Therapy students
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect.  Recommends change to physician, if needed
• Performs internal and external public education functions, which may include periodic in-service presentations and marketing services to the community and medical profession.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy.  This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• 4-year Baccalaureate Degree
• State of Kansas
• Current CPR certification within one month of hire
• Valid Driver’s License