Stormont Vail Health

Topeka, KS

Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy SVHC - PT - Day

Occupational Therapy

Pay & benefits for this position

Allied: $27.14 - $34.84View local pay scales

Disability coverage

Requirements

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Position Details

Hospital System

Stormont Vail Health

Location

Topeka, KS

Specialty

Occupational Therapy

Posted

2026-03-24

Applications close

2026-10-11

Job ID

req22415

Shift

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift)Hours per week:32Job InformationExemption

Description

Status: Non
ExemptA Brief OverviewPlans and administers occupational therapy treatments for patients suffering from injuries or disease affecting neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, respiratory, and cardiac systems with the purpose of restoring function, relieving pain, providing education to patients/families/staff. Works to improve the physical, cognitive/perceptual, and developmental components that may be required to effectively perform regular activities of daily living (ADLs). ADLs can include, but are not limited to the following: Employment/Work Tasks, Home-management Tasks, Grooming/hygiene, Bathing/Dressing, Driving, Leisure Activities.Education QualificationsBachelor's Degree RequiredSkills and AbilitiesAbility to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. (Required proficiency)Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. (Required proficiency)Licenses and CertificationsOccupational Therapist (OT) - KSBHA NBCOT preferred. RequiredBasic Life Support - BLS To be completed within first 90 daysWhat you will doCompletes Evaluations to assess range of motion, strength, motor planning, coordination (gross and fine), balance, sensory processing, endurance, developmental status, cognitive/perceptual skill level, and ADL status.Establishes and provides appropriate treatment methods, to enhance physical and emotional well being, leading toward goal achievement. Evaluate effects of treatment for various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.Reviews physician’s referral, and patient’s condition and medical records to determine most appropriate treatment.Fabrication of custom upper extremity splints/orthotic devices. Fabrication or exploration of adaptive equipment used to increase maximum independence level with ADL tasks.Consults with other members of healthcare team to help plan and coordinate with other medical interventions.Provide physical agent modalities as appropriate to diagnoses.Provide patient, family and staff education in OT techniques and objectives. Instructs patients and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.Gathers materials and supplies for individual use and cleans and returns to appropriate areas at end of treatment sessions.Orients, instructs, and directs work activity of assistants, aides and students.Records treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart or enters information into computer.Plans and conducts lectures and training program on occupational therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups as assigned.Consult with insurance companies regarding plan of care.Required for All JobsComplies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPerforms other duties as assignedPatient Facing OptionsPosition is Patient FacingRemote Work GuidelinesWorkspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work CapabilityOn
Site; No RemoteScopeNo Supervisory ResponsibilityNo Budget Responsibility No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical DemandsBalancing: Occasionally 1
3 HoursCarrying: Occasionally 1
3 HoursClimbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1
3 HoursClimbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1
3 HoursCrawling: Occasionally 1
3 HoursCrouching: Occasionally 1
3 HoursDriving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hourEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3
5 HoursFeeling: Frequently 3
5 HoursGrasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3
5 HoursGrasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3
5 HoursHandling: Frequently 3
5 HoursHearing: Occasionally 1
3 HoursKneeling: Occasionally 1
3 HoursLifting: Frequently 3
5 Hours up to 50 lbsOperate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1
3 HoursPulling: Frequently 3
5 Hours up to 50 lbsPushing: Frequently 3
5 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Forward): Frequently 3
5 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Overhead): Frequently 3
5 Hours up to 50 lbsRepetitive Motions: Occasionally 1
3 HoursSitting: Frequently 3
5 HoursStanding: Frequently 3
5 HoursStooping: Frequently 3
5 HoursTalking: Frequently 3
5 HoursWalking: Frequently 3
5 HoursWorking ConditionsBurn: Rarely less than 1 hourChemical: Rarely less than 1 hourCombative Patients: Occasionally 1
3 HoursDusts: Rarely less than 1 hourElectrical: Rarely less than 1 hourExplosive: Rarely less than 1 hourExtreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hourInfectious Diseases: Occasionally 1
3 HoursMechanical: Rarely less than 1 hourNeedle Stick: Occasionally 1
3 HoursNoise/Sounds: Occasionally 1
3 HoursOther Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hourPoor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hourRadiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hourHazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hourVibration: Rarely less than 1 hourWet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hourStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

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