Occupational Therapist II

Cabell Huntington Hospital; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist II in the Rehabilitation Services department. The role focuses on delivering high-quality OT therapy, evaluating patient needs, and implementing programs to restore function after illness or injury.

The OT will participate in rounds, discharge planning, and education, and may supervise students and staff. WV licensure and relevant certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Licensed to practice OT in West Virginia required.
• Specialization in Gerontology, Pediatrics, or Physical Rehabilitation preferred.
• CHT certification and Vestibular Rehab training highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy services following standards of practice and laws.
• Evaluate needs and implement OT programs to restore and enhance function after disease or injury.
• Attend rounds, discharge planning, evaluation clinics, and professional meetings; supervise students and staff.

Skills

Occupational therapy practice

Clinical experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

WV Licensure to practice Occupational Therapy

Board Certification: Gerontology

Board Certification: Pediatrics

Board Certification: Physical Rehabilitation

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification

Job description

Job Desciption

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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