Occupational Therapist
Ascension Health - Wamego, KS
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We Are HiringOccupational Therapist Part time - Day shift Wamego Health- Wamego, Kanss Ascension Via Christi care teams are all united by a common goal: to provide compassionate, personalized care for all. Its a career where your talent and passion for delivering high-quality healthcare can make a difference for patients, team members, and the local community. Our benefits and culture are two aspects of Ascension Via Christi that we feel set us apart. We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. We offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Other reasons to join the Ascension Via Christi team include: More Than a Job: Working for Ascension is more than just a job. Its a career where your talent and passion for delivering quality healthcare can make a difference for patients, team members, and the community. Opportunity for You to Impact Your Local Community: In the 2019 fiscal year, Ascension provided $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. In the last several years, Ascension Via Christi has provided $77 million in community benefit. A Passionate Team: Ascension associates are leaders who follow their heart. We give, grow, connect and provide care; together as a team we are committed to our mission of serving the poor and vulnerable. Ascension Via Christi is dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues. We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization.What You Will DoEvaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.Assess patient''s ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress. Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed. Seek consultation as necessary.Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plan and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptiveequipment and support programs.Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.What You Will NeedLicensure / Certification / Registration:BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.Licensed Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Education:Bachelor''s degree required. Master''s degree preferred.Additional PreferencesInpatient and outpatient experience. M-F only hours flexible Why Join Our TeamFor more than 125 years, Ascension Via Christi has been providing caregivers rewarding careers. As the largest provider of health services in Kansas, Ascension Via Christi offers competitive pay and benefits, professional and personal training and development and an innovative work environment. We aim to care for our associates so they can focus on providing compassionate, personalized care to our patients, with special attention to those most in need. If you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, we invite you to apply today. When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAscension Via Christi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: English_formattedESQA508c.pdfFor further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the EEO is the Law poster:is the Law Poster Supplement (Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. 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Created: 2025-09-06