Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

WVU Medicine • Weirton, WV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates and treats pediatric patients who have difficulty performing daily tasks due to physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial conditions. Provides coordinated, comprehensive care through assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions, and evaluation as part of an interdisciplinary team. Develops and implements treatment programs to identify, prevent, and minimize physical disabilities and/or pain, while adjusting care priorities based on patient needs and available resources. The role includes documentation, billing, oversight of COTAs, students, and volunteers, and education for staff, students, patients, and family members. Pediatric occupational therapy experience is preferred because the role serves a specialized patient population and requires proficiency in age-specific evaluation, treatment, and family-centered care practices. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, West Virginia.

Requirements

• Current or temporary occupational therapist licensure in the applicable state where services are performed. Accepted credentials listed include an Occupational Therapist License or Temporary License in Maryland; Occupational Therapist credential through the Ohio Board of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training; Occupational Therapist License or Temporary License in Pennsylvania; or Occupational Therapist License or Limited Permit in West Virginia.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a coordinated work effort and meet work schedules, while integrating multiple factors that may affect patient care.
• Meet the physical demands of heavy/hard work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• One year of occupational therapist experience.
• Prior pediatric occupational therapy experience, including proficiency in age-specific evaluation, treatment, and family-centered care practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordinated and comprehensive patient care, including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions, and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluate patient needs and develop and implement treatment programs to identify, prevent, and minimize physical disabilities and/or pain.
• Determine or revise priorities for direct and indirect patient care based on patient needs and available resources, as appropriate to the setting.
• Collaborate with nursing to update appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling.
• Document treatments according to department policies and procedures, with documentation monitored through supervision, review, and consultation with the referring provider.
• Submit accurate charges for services rendered using the billing system via the patient's EMR.
• Ensure supervision of COTAs, students, and volunteers.
• Participate in education and training for staff, students, patients, and family members.
• Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation, when required by the facility's accreditation standards.

What This Job Offers

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