Outpatient Occupational Therapist-Independence

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Occupational Therapist

• Perform thorough patient evaluations to assess physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities and challenges.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans to improve daily Living Skills, Functional Abilities, And Participation In Meaningful activities.
• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, sensory integration, and functional training.
• Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment, assistive devices, or home modifications.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic strategies, home exercise programs, and ways to support ongoing recovery.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals (e.g., physical therapists, speech therapists, nurses, physicians) to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.
• Accurately document assessments, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge plans according to professional and facility standards.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and patient-centered care environment.
• Stay current with continuing education and evidence-based practices in the field of occupational therapy.

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current and valid Occupational Therapist (OTR) license (or eligibility) in the state of Kansas.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care and professional ethics.