UHC - Occupational Therapist

WVU Medicine

2d

About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Evaluates and treats patients who have difficulty performing daily tasks due to physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial conditions. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of an Occupational Therapist - Level I, as defined within the job description. This position is for inpatient stroke rehab and SNF. Stroke certification or prior stroke experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapist Licensure as required by the state where services will be performed: MD: Occupational Therapist License through Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice OH: Occupational Therapist License through the Ohio Board of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training PA: Occupational Therapist License through Pennsylvania Department of State WV: Occupational Therapist License through West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Two (2) years of occupational therapist experience.

Nice To Haves

• Stroke certification or prior stroke experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.
• Evaluates patient needs and develops and implements the treatment programs for assigned patients to identify, prevent, and to minimize physical disabilities and/or pain of patient. As appropriate to setting, determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient need and available resources; collaborates with nursing to update appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling. Documents all treatments, according to department policies and procedures, as monitored by supervision, by documentation review and consultation with referring Provider.
• Submits accurate charges for services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patient’s EMR.
• Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of COTAs, students and volunteers.
• Participates in education and training of staff, students, patients, and family members to assure the appropriate delivery of care and to achieve the mission of WVU Medicine.
• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed