Occupational Therapist II

Marshall Health Network, Inc.; Huntington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist II for its Rehabilitation Services department. The OT will provide high-quality services, evaluate patient needs, and implement therapy programs to restore function following illness or injury.

The role includes rounds, discharge planning, clinics, and training of students and staff. Licensure in WV and a strong specialty in gerontology, pediatrics, or physical rehabilitation are required, with CHT and vestibular rehab

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensure to practice occupational therapy in West Virginia is required.
• Specialization in Gerontology, Pediatrics, or Physical Rehabilitation required.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification preferred.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Based course completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality occupational therapy services following standards of practice and laws.
• Evaluates needs and implements therapy programs to restore or enhance function.
• Attends rounds, discharge planning, clinics, in-service trainings, and staff meetings.
• Supervises/train students, assistants, aides, and volunteers.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Rehabilitation planning

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in WV

Board Certification: Gerontology / Pediatrics / Physical Rehabilitation

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Based course

Job description

Job Description

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full-timeOccupational Therapist II for our Rehabilitation Services Department.

The primary purpose is to provide high quality occupational therapy services following standards of practice and laws set by the hospital, professional association, and federal, state, and local governments. The therapist evaluates the need for, and implements occupational therapy programs to restore, reinforce and enhance performance or adaptation following disease, injury, or loss of function. The therapist may attend unit rounds, discharge planning, evaluation clinics, in-service training, staff meetings, or other professional meetings. Also, supervises and assists in training of students, assistants, aides, and volunteers.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program, with a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy is required
• Licensure to practice occupational therapy in West Virginia is required
• Specialization in one of the following fields of Occupational therapy required:
• Achieved Board and Specialty Certification approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association: Gerontology, Pediatrics, or Physical Rehabilitation
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), through the Hand Therapy Certification Commission
• Successfully completed the Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Based course through Emory University/Herdman Certification

Experience:

• 5+ Years of Position-Related Experience required

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