Occupational Therapist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Elk City, OK

12d • $39 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian is hiring an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and deliver individualized therapy services that restore function, promote independence, and empower patients to live life to the fullest while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary care team. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) on our team, you'll help patients regain the skills, confidence, and independence needed to participate fully in everyday life. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through hands-on care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and individualized treatment that supports each patient's unique goals and recovery journey.

Requirements

• Master’s degree preferred, but not required
• Occupational Therapist
• Entry-level role; less than 1 year OT experience required

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to restore function, enhance independence, and improve participation in meaningful daily activities.
• Deliver comprehensive rehabilitative care for patients experiencing physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial challenges across the lifespan.
• Design, implement, and oversee personalized rehabilitation programs that address each patient's physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and environmental needs.
• Empower patients and caregivers through education, support, and resource coordination to maximize independence and self-management.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, case managers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Establish, monitor, and adjust treatment goals throughout the episode of care while facilitating safe and successful discharge planning.
• Advocate for patients by promoting access to appropriate services, resources, and support systems that optimize outcomes and quality of life.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles and provide age-appropriate care to patients across the lifespan.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level