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Prime Healthcare Occupational Therapist in Kansas City, Kansas
Overview
Employment Type: Per Diem ( PRN)
Shifts Available: Days ( one Weekend a month)
Hours: 8hr shifts – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Providence Medical Center- Kansas City, KS
We are seeking a compassionateOccupational Therapist (OT, OTR, OTR/L)to join our acute care hospital rehabilitation team. This role delivers occupational therapy services in an inpatient hospital setting, focusing on rehabilitation, functional mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), safety, and patient independence.
The Occupational Therapist will treat adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including neurological conditions, orthopedic injuries, post‑surgical recovery, stroke, and general medical conditions. This position is ideal for candidates seeking hospital OT jobs, acute care occupational therapy, and rehab therapy careers. New graduates and experienced Occupational Therapists with licensure are encouraged to apply.
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
Health Insurance
Employer 401K options
Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
Evaluate and treat patients in an acute hospital setting to improve functional mobility, ADLs, safety, and independence
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for medically complex adult and geriatric patients
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support safe and timely discharge planning
Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies and equipment use
Document evaluations, progress, and discharge recommendations in the electronic medical record
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license
Current BLS (AHA) certificate
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC
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Employment Status
Per Diem
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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FacilityProvidence Medical Center
LocationUS-KS-Kansas City
ID2026-259274
CategoryClinical Professional
Position TypePer Diem
ShiftDays
Job TypeNon-Exempt