Occupational Therapist- Full Time Days - Full-time / Part-time

Description Standard Qualifications: Occupational Therapist - Full Time Days Menorah MedicalCenter, a full-service, acute care hospital located on the corner of 119th andNall in Overland Park, serves the community's healthcare needs by providingcompassionate care and some of the most advanced treatment options available inthe Kansas City area. The hospital has a comprehensive medical staff with morethan 600 physicians who offer exceptional experiences and extraordinarymedicine for adults, newborns, children and teens. The hospital,near the Overland Park and Leawood city lines, continues to be a leader incancer care. It was the first to introduce the area's only CyberKnife®. Thisrevolutionary new treatment for destroying harmful tumors does not requiresurgery or anesthesia, and lets the patient go home immediately after treatmentwith few, if any, side effects. It is also the only hospital in Johnson Countyto offer Mammosite®, an advanced technology for breast cancer. Position Summary: In accordance with physicians orders, the Occupational Therapist assesses, evaluates, plans, and carries out occupational therapy programs to restore maximum reasonable function and to minimize disability following disease, injury, or genetically acquired disabilities. Position tasks and responsibilities include: Plans, organizes and conducts programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational and social activities designed to help patients regain physical and or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps. Plans therapeutic care based on clinical assessment. Teaches patient skills and techniques required for participation in activities. Evaluates, records and reports on patient's response to treatment and progress toward identified goals. Integrates occupational therapy treatments with other aspects of patient care. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Instructs and educates patients and families. Participates in patient discharge planning. Provides age and culturally appropriate care. Orients and mentors new staff members. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.