Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics & Adolescent Services

Ability KC brings together Children’s Therapeutic Learning Center and the Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City, with longstanding reputations of successfully serving thousands of individuals with disabilities and their families through medical rehabilitation, therapeutic preschool and employment services.

Who We Are: Ability KC is built on a strong founding legacy that continues to inspire the work done each day for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Since 1947, Ability KC has been providing highly specialized care to address the needs of individuals with high medical complexities as related to stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, developmental disabilities and a variety of rare and complex disabilities in the Kansas City community. With long tenured staff, specialized certifications and CARF accreditation, our teams provide expert services rooted in education, research and industry best practices. Like nowhere else, Ability KC builds relationships among our teams and those we serve as we build a community of support to propel individuals towards their unique goals to reach their greatest potential.

Our Mission: Our mission is to build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities by providing comprehensive educational, vocational and therapeutic services.

Our Culture: We emphasize the well-being of every individual, ensuring there is meaning in what we do each day, with dedication to quality relationships, security in our finances, vibrancy in our physical and mental health and fervent pride in contributions to our community. Our culture is built on three pillar principles – make a positive impact every day, embrace legacy and innovation and together we rise.

What We Offer: Winter Break for Holiday & Family Time!

Retirement Benefits Eligible to All Employees

Leave Benefits That Include

Wellness and Care Leave

PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Sabbatical Leave- For Qualifying Positions

We offer a Comprehensive Benefit Package that includes

Paid Life Insurance

Paid LTD

HSA or FSA options

We are a Monday– Friday Outpatient Service

Ability KC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Background and post offer drug screenings required.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under general direction of the Supervisor Occupational Therapist performs patient care related tasks and functional supervision of support staff..

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school.

EXPERIENCE:

No experience required. Experience with pediatric patient swallowing treatment/care desired. Prior hospital or neuro-rehab experience preferred. One year of pediatric experience preferred if providing service to individuals birth to 13.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Appropriate State license or license eligible, flexibility, good interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing required. CPR certification or eligible. Word processing experience preferred.

Will be expected to following organizational safety practices including wearing face mask and other PPE equipment as required.