Job Information
Ascension Via Christi Occupational Therapist - Acute Care in Wichita, Kansas
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Responsibilities
Evaluate 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 adaptive equipment and support programs.
- Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.