OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Description: Via Christi Health is currently interviewing OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY right now, this occupation will be designated in Kansas. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Job Title: : OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Job Code : 23295 Shift : 8 Hour Day Shift Employment Status : Full-Time Average Hours per ! Week : 36 Category : Occupational Therapy JOB DESCRIPTION: Via Christi Health's rich history of serving the people of Kansas and the surrounding region dates back more than 100 years to the healing ministries of our founding congregations. Today, Via Christi Health is the largest provider of health care services in Kansas. We serve Kansas and northeast Oklahoma through our doctors, hospitals, senior villages and health services.Position Summary: A key member of the Rehab Services professional staff responsible for providing clinically competent evaluations and/or treatment programs for all assigned patients, residents and participants and for documenting care according to departmental standards. Represents Via Christi within the community.Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Other duties may be assigned.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. Demonstrates knowledge of injury, illness or disability of patient population served. Dem! onstrates clinical competency and performance in the following! : evaluations, assessment tools and intervention programs; equipment/modalities used in treatment; documentation and charging according to departmental standards; meets productivity standards as set per clinical area. Provides professional education to students, staff and the public.
May perform other duties as assigned or requested. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in an approved Occupational Therapy program is required or graduating from an approved Occupational Therapy program within the next 6 months. Masters degree preferred. Behavioral Skills A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Via Christi Health.
Demonstrates good communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrates an ability to utilize appropriate safety measure! s when providing care. Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills with patients, family, staff and others. Demonstrates and promotes teamwork by displaying flexibility and a willingness to assist coworkers and other departmental service areas or locations as requested, showing respect and cooperation with all departments and individuals.
Technical Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situation.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standar! dization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnish! ed in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer skills with specific abilities in word processing and\or spreadsheet applications. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Current state and/or national license, registration, or certification appropriate to professional credentials or eligible to sit for National Occupational Therapy Exam (NOTE)within the next 6 months at the time of employment application is required.
Must have required Kansas license and/or national license, registration, or certification appropriate to professional credentials by date of hire. CPR certification required within 60 days of employment. Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasionally required to sit or stand in a stat! ionary position. Frequently required to walk throughout the facility to perform job. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle and feel. Occasionally required to climb stairs or ladders Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Constantly required to communicate verbally, orally and in written form with patients. Constantly required to identify and examine work environment to meet job requirements. Constantly required to assess environment through smell. Frequently required to carry, lift or move up to 30 lbs.
Occasionally required to carry, lift or move more than 50 lbs. Working Conditions The employee is frequently exposed to indoor elements, such as: toxic or caustic chemicals. fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to indoor elements, such as: wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather).
moving, mechanical parts. risk of electrical shock. risk of radiation. vibration.
The employee is o! ccasionally exposed to outdoor elements, such as: outside weather condi! tions The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Traveling may be required Position Scope/Patient Population: Ages of patient population are dependent upon the work setting, but could include Newborn/Infant (0-2), Pediatric (2-12), Adolescent (13-18), Adult (19-64), and Geriatric (65 and older). Patient care provided should be within scope of practice. Via Christi Health is an Equal Opportunity (EOE) and Affirmative Action Employer.
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This occupation will be opened on: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 01:26:39 GMT
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