Occupational Therapist - Acute Care & Outpatient - PRN

PRN Occupational Therapist Opportunity At St. Mary's Regional Medical Center

Are you in search of a new opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. We are seeking a highly skilled PRN Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center! This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, providing exceptional care. Perfect for an OT looking to make a meaningful impact in Oklahoma! St. Mary's is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. St. Mary's Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years. We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women's Imaging, Wound Care, and more.

Position Summary: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, direction and administration of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. He/she administers treatments as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. He/she assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Provides supervision for licensure for Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Job Duties: Demonstrates strong working knowledge and skill experience with a variety of diagnostic groups including, but not limited to, the following: orthopedic and arthritis related conditions; neurological groups including CVA, TBI, degenerative neurological diseases, SCI; generalized weakness as a result of medical or surgical conditions including DM, ESRD, amputation, COPD, CHF, and CABG. Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal growth and development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (adult, geriatric) and diagnosis of patient services to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care. Administers evaluation tools according to established protocols; utilizes non-standardized probes for additional assessment as warranted. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate patient's and establish an appropriate plan of care, adapting the plan of care to the individualized needs/goals of the patient/caregiver.

Qualifications Requirements: Graduate from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy. Eligible for or holds current Occupational Therapist License to practice in the State of Oklahoma required. BLS required. Successful completion of National Registry Examination by the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Proof of valid NBCOT certification from Oklahoma or eligibility for certification in Oklahoma Minimum of 1-2 years' experience outpatient or acute experience preferred. Recent graduates who have applied for the licensure examination may be considered for provisional appointment. Basic computer skills required.

EEO Statement It is the policy of the Facility to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment on the basis any legally protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 and over or as otherwise defined by applicable law), disability or genetic information (including family medical history) or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State, or local law. For purposes of this policy, race includes traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair type, texture, length and protective hairstyles (including but not limited to, braids, locks, twists, Bantu knots, hair coverings, etc.). If certain workspaces require such restrictions for health and safety reasons, non-discriminatory accommodations should be considered and implemented if feasible.