Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Healthworks • Morgantown, WV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Inpatient Acute Care Occupational Therapist
HealthWorks Rehabilitation and Fitness
Mon Health (MHMC) in Morgantown, WV
Per Diem / PRN Coverage
HealthWorks Rehabilitation and Fitness in Morgantown, WV, has been Mon Health's inpatient rehabilitation provider for more than 25 years. This 188-bed inpatient hospital is seeking local 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 surges, or emergencies. There is no set schedule for PRN/per diem. We are looking to build a local per diem pool of inpatient occupational therapists. Our hospital is open year-long 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

• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
• State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
• Enhance, develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients.
• Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
• Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.

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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees