Occupational Therapist Acute Care

Select Medical • Morgantown, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

HealthWorks Rehabilitation and Fitness in Morgantown, WV, has been Mon Health's inpatient rehabilitation provider for more than 25 years. We are seeking licensed PRN or per diem occupational therapists (OT) for as-needed coverage. We have a large, multidisciplinary clinical team that needs coverage for vacations, sick days, census influxes, or emergencies. There is no set schedule for PRN/per diem. We are building a local per diem pool of inpatient occupational therapists. Our hospital is open year-round, including most holidays.

Position Summary Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans in accordance with the patient’s needs and physician direction. Responsible for the delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers, and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and design of program delivery.

We provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with:
Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Amputation
Neurological Disorders
Orthopedic Conditions
Multiple Traumas

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
• National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans in accordance with the patient’s needs and physician direction.
• Responsible for the delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
• Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers, and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and design of program delivery.
• Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws which govern how Occupational Therapists may practice and whom Occupational Therapists may supervise.
• Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Responsible for the supervision and delegation of the occupational therapy care for each patient within the guideline of state rules and federal regulations.
• Responsible for the alteration of each patient’s program as changes in the patient’s status occur.
• Demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Participate in student clinical affiliation programs in agreement with NovaCare student manual.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to referring physicians, staff, employers, insurance carriers, and rehabilitation specialists.
• Enhances, develops and expands relationships with referral sources and maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients.
• Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Benefits

• Continuing Education : Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth : Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k) : Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
• Diversity : Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree