Occupational Therapist (Full-Time), Rehab Medicine

To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of an Occupational Therapist - Level I & II, as defined within the job description.
Current Occupational Therapist Licensure as required by the state where services will be performed:

MD: Occupational Therapist License through Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

OH: Occupational Therapist License through the Ohio Board of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training

PA: Occupational Therapist License through Pennsylvania Department of State

WV: Occupational Therapist License through the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy
Four (4) years of occupational therapist experience.
American Occupational Therapy Association Board Certification: Gerontology, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Physical Rehabilitation

• Neuro-Developmental Treatment Certification C/NDT through Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association
• Certified Hand Therapist through Hand Therapy Certification Commission
• Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Lymphology Association of North America
• Certified Low Vision Specialist CLVT through Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals
• Certified Neuro Specialist through the Neuro Specialist Institute
• Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist CDRS through the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
• Physical Agent Modalities Certification (PAM) through Physical Agent Modalities Practitioner Credentialing Agency

Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.
Evaluates patient needs and develops and implements the treatment programs for assigned patients to identify, prevent, and to minimize physical disabilities and/or pain of patient. collaborates with nursing to update appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling. Documents all treatments, according to department policies and procedures, as monitored by supervision, by documentation review and consultation with referring Provider.
Submits accurate charges for services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patient's EMR.
Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of COTAs, students and volunteers.
Participates in education and training of staff, students, patients, and family members to assure the appropriate delivery of care and to achieve the mission of WVU Medicine.
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:
Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The national Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient's profile and appropriate algorithms. Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in Safe Patient Mobility Policy where applicable.
Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals.
The Occupational Therapist Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality rehab care, and improve job satisfaction for occupational therapists.
To apply for the next level, the Occupational Therapist must meet the requirements of their current level. Level 1
~ Level 2
Level 3
Twenty Level 3 Proficiencies (if you do not have a certification).
Ten Level 3 Proficiencies required annually (if you have a certification).
Five Level 3 Proficiencies required annually.
Shift:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
2275 WVUH Acute Rehabilitation Unit Therapy Services
1 Medical Center Drive
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