Occupational Therapist - Home Care jobs in Kansas

Midland Care has an opening for an Occupational Therapist to join our team at our Emporia PACE Center.

Summary:
As an Occupational Therapist at the Emporia PACE Center, you will have the unique opportunity to work with our PACE Participants to improve their daily functioning and enhance their quality of life. You will assess participants' needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and help them achieve their therapy goals.

Midland Care’s Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a not-for-profit health care program that helps people at risk for needing nursing home care who meet a level of care requirement stay in their own homes and communities.

Employment Status: Full-time | Monday-Friday

Pay Rate: starting at $84k annually (salary is based on requirements and like experience)

$3,000 sign on Bonus for Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments to identify participants' strengths, limitations, and goals.
• Develop personalized treatment plans that address participants' specific needs and goals.
• Implement and modify treatment interventions to improve participants' daily living skills, mobility, and independence.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care planning for participants.
• Document and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of participants' progress and treatment plans.
• Provide education and guidance to participants, their families, and caregivers regarding adaptive techniques, equipment, and strategies to maximize functional abilities.
• Stay current with latest research, techniques, and evidence-based practices in occupational therapy.
• Adhere to all professional, ethical, and legal standards in accordance with state regulations and guidelines.

Here are a few reasons to work for Midland…

• Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO, Personal Days, Taking Care of You Days
• 6 paid holidays
• 403b with match
• Free group life and AD&D Life Insurance of $20,000
• Company discounts for regional restaurants and attractions
• On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
• On demand pay (any day can be pay day)
• Uniform Allowance Provided

Qualifications

Required: Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Kansas State license to practice as an occupational therapist in compliance with Kansas State board of healing arts. Must possess a valid Kansas Driver’s License, in force automobile liability insurance and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization’s insurability standard as defined by Midland policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position. Have 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than 1 year of experience but meets all other requirements of this section, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job duties; a full job description will be provided.

A culture of caring is a way of life for Midland Care. Diversity, Inclusion and Equity are more than just words. Understanding, accepting and valuing differences between people empowers us to foster the meaning of caring for our community.

Embrace the rewarding experience of providing essential occupational therapy services within a supportive and collaborative team environment. Apply now to be part of this meaningful journey.