Occupational Therapist / OT

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join INTEGRIS Health as a Day Shift, Full-Time Acute Occupational Therapist at Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. INTEGRIS Health is a not-for-profit health system seeking a caregiver to support its mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives. The Occupational Therapist interprets referrals; examines and evaluates patients; and develops and modifies plans of care, including anticipated goals and expected outcomes. The role includes comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessments, coordination of care with clinical team members, and direction of Occupational Therapy Assistants while retaining responsibility for each episode of patient care. The therapist may also serve as a clinical instructor or help orient new employees or volunteers. The position reports to an assigned Manager or Director. The work involves moderate exposure to a range of clinical and physical hazards, including infections, bodily fluids, equipment, chemicals, sharp items, lifting, and potential workplace violence. The therapist must follow universal safety precautions and manage high caseloads and multiple demands. Depending on the care setting, the role may involve pool chemicals and heat, home or community evaluations in varying weather and traffic conditions, and use of rehabilitation equipment. The therapist may float to other units and may be required to take call, work weekends, or follow a flexible schedule.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
Hold a current Oklahoma Occupational Therapist license or be eligible for Oklahoma licensure and able to practice under the Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
Complete licensure within six months after an initial temporary license is issued; present a letter or permit proving eligibility upon hire.
Hold current BLS or CPR certification upon hire, or complete certification within 30 days of hire.
Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Previous relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret referrals; examine and evaluate patients; and develop or modify occupational therapy plans of care, including goals and expected outcomes.
Perform comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessments of assigned patients and document findings in the clinical record.
Coordinate patient care with other clinical team members to support optimal care and communication.
Direct Occupational Therapy Assistants in specific treatment components and interventions while retaining responsibility for the episode of patient care.
May act as a clinical instructor or assist with orientation of new employees or volunteers.
Follow universal safety precautions and manage high caseloads and multiple demands.
May float to other units and may be required to take call, work weekends, or follow a flexible schedule.