Occupational Therapist at Ascension

Wichita, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Evaluation, Treatment Implementation, Physical Deficits Management, Emotional Deficits Management, Cognitive Deficits Management, Care Plan Design, Personalized Care Plans, Advanced Modalities, Family Education, Caregiver Empowerment, Clinical Team Collaboration, Therapy Assistant Supervision, Technician Supervision, Evidence-Based Practice, BLS Provider Certification, Occupational Therapy Credentialing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your future role at a glance Location: Wichita, KS Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St. Francis Department/Specialty: Occupational Therapy - Inpatient Schedule: Day | Full-time |Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with rotating weekends and holidays #NextGenHealthcare Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. How you’ll make an impact in this role Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, or cognitive deficits to restore independence and improve their overall quality of life. Design and implement personalized care plans using advanced modalities to ensure every patient receives the most effective path to recovery. Educate and empower families and caregivers by providing the tools and knowledge necessary for a safe and successful transition back to the home environment. Collaborate and lead the clinical team by overseeing therapy assistants and technicians to maintain the highest standards of evidence-based practice. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Occupational Therapy (OT) credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Responsibilities

The role involves evaluating and treating patients with physical, emotional, or cognitive deficits to restore independence and improve their quality of life through personalized care plans. Responsibilities also include educating families and collaborating with the clinical team by overseeing assistants and technicians.