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Job description
Your Future Role At A Glance
Location: Local and national travel options are available dependent on need.
Facility: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals
Department: Associate Travel Program - Occupational Therapy
Schedule: Multiple shifts available | 40 hours per week
Gross rate up to $2,650 per week
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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
Assess and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits.
Evaluate independent living skills to design safe, effective plans of care, including treatment type and frequency.
Execute treatment plans using appropriate modalities, document progress, and modify care plans as needed.
Educate patients and caregivers on deficits, assist with discharge planning, and provide guidance on adaptive equipment and support programs.
Oversee certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to regulations and practice standards.
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.
Registered Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Drivers License preferred.
Education:
• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
What Additional Preferences We're Seeking
1+ year of recent experience as Occupational Therapist
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.
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Worksite address
overland park, KS, 66213, US
Who can apply
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