Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location

Wichita, KS

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: Approximately 250 active consults per day
• Number of Staff: 30 (17.29 FTEs)
• Staff Composition: 2:1 OTR to COTA ratio
• Patient Ratios: Typically 8-10 patients assigned to OTRs per day
• Type of Equipment: General acute care DME
• EMR: Meditech

Typical Hiring Profile

Required Skills:

• Minimum 6 months of acute care hospital OT experience
• Active Kansas licensure
• BLS certification

Preferred Skills:

• Trauma experience
• Comprehensive stroke experience

Typical Procedures:

• OT evaluations
• OT treatments

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and high accountability
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Flexibility to adapt to the dynamic nature of acute care practice

Additional Information

This unit features a large therapy team operating in a complex acute care environment with a diverse range of diagnoses. The team promotes a collaborative atmosphere and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate individual needs. Staff members enjoy significant autonomy in care planning and work closely with an interdisciplinary team to address the needs of patients and the community.