Occupational Therapist - PRN

• Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Kansas.*

Lakeview Village in Lenexa, Kansas is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community that offers a variety of living options and services to seniors, including Outpatient Therapy. In addition to an on-campus outpatient therapy clinic, Lakeview's therapy team also provides services at six other locations near the main campus.

We currently have an opening for a caring and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our excellent team of rehab professionals.

Performs evaluations and develops effective resident treatment plans to restore, maintain, and prevent decline of resident function, by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations and professional and accreditation standards.

Job Type: PRN, as needed

Pay: $50.00/hour

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consults the physician, the resident and the resident's family to establish resident goals and develop an occupational therapy treatment plan.
• Assesses and interprets evaluations and test results, administers occupational therapy treatments and directs treatments given by aides and assistants.
• Assists residents in achieving treatment goals; evaluates effects of occupational therapy treatment by accurately observing and tracking a resident's progress, modifying medical equipment and adaptive equipment or supplies for residents to facilitate independence.
• Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to complete discharge planning, ensuring that each resident, caregiver, or family member is informed of the resident-centered maintenance program upon discharge. Recommends outpatient or Home Health follow-up programs as needed.
• Ensures that all resident care services are accurately documented according to established procedure.
• Protects residents and associates by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Assures continuous quality improvement in rehabilitative services as demonstrated by resident outcomes data.
• Secures durable medical and adaptive equipment to facilitate resident independence. Ensures that any equipment malfunctions are reported to the manufacturer in a timely manner, and that all equipment is clean, and in good working order.

Why join us?

• Retirement plan with employer match
• Education assistance
• On-site childcare
• Fitness center and pool
• Competitive pay
• Full benefits package
• Paid Time-Off
• Paid holidays
• Lakeview Village works with job sites like Indeed and ZipRecruiter to promote career opportunities at our organization. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We recommend and encourage all candidates to apply directly via our website.*

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an American Certified Occupational Therapist accredited school of Occupational Therapy, registered by the AOTA, and licensed to practice in the State of Kansas.
• Demonstrates good communications skills, including but not limited to effective reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills, with a fluent understanding of English.
• Possesses an empathetic approach to the elderly.
• Able to work in a team setting with residents, relatives, staff, and others.

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