Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Behavioral Health

OU Health • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

Under general supervision, performs professional Occupational Therapy activities consisting of planning, evaluating, establishing and implementing individual and group treatment activities under the direction of a physician.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current license from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as an Occupational Therapist OR eligible to sit for the exam; License must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional occupational therapy and the materials and supplies utilized in the program.
• Skill in organizing and instructing occupational therapy activities.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions related to therapy needed.
• Good interpersonal skills in establishing effective working relations with staff.
• Ability to communicate instructions and technical information to patients.
• Some computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret a physician’s referral and select an appropriate standardized evaluation procedure.
• Evaluate patient in the following areas: independent living skills, occupational performance, prevocational work adjustment, educational skills, play-leisure abilities, social skills and various psychosocial skills.
• Interpret the data and develop a treatment plan involving short and long term goals, frequency and duration of treatment.
• Assist patient in carrying out these procedures through the design and fabrication of adaptive equipment and orthotic devices, joint protection and body mechanics.
• Inform patient and family goals and progress.
• Assist with discharge planning by ordering equipment and instructing patient on home therapy plan.
• May supervise students.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree