Occupational Therapist -- PHYSICAL THERAPY -- Davis Medical Center

Charleston Area Medical Center; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Medical Center in West Virginia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan and implement OT treatment programs across acute, inpatient, and outpatient settings. You will collaborate with the rehabilitation team to tailor activities to each patient, teach skills, and evaluate progress.

The role requires driving travel as needed and a commitment to safety and quality care. Responsibilities include preparing progress reports, training staff, and fitting adaptive devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required for the role.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plans sensorimotor, educational, recreational and social activities for occupational therapy.
• Consults with rehabilitation team to select appropriate activity programs.
• Selects activities based on patient's physical capacity and interests.
• Teaches therapy skills and techniques; evaluates progress over time.
• Prepares progress reports and summaries of therapy responses.
• Conducts internal training for medical and nursing staff on OT techniques and objectives.
• Designs and fits adaptive equipment like splints and braces.
• Consults with physicians on patient progress and provides written follow up.
• Demonstrates care across age range from newborn to geriatric.
• Maintains departmental policies and supports quality and safety standards.
• Participates in CQI and ongoing training; attends meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relate to patients

Transfer patients

Lift equipment

Manual dexterity

Travel required

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Job description

Occupational Therapist -- PHYSICAL THERAPY -- Davis Medical Center (Job ID: 80427)

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients in acute care, inpatient, and outpatient settings, long term care settings in accordance with the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Plans a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational and social activities to provide occupational therapy to patients.
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate activity program for individual patients, based on patient needs and capabilities.
• Selects appropriate activities based on individual’s physical capacity intelligence level and interests.
• Teaches patients the skills and techniques required for participation in occupational therapy. Evaluates patient progress, attitudes and behaviors on an ongoing basis.
• Prepares reports summarizing patient’s reaction and progress with therapy.
• Conducts internal training programs for medical and nursing staff on occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
• Designs and fits adaptive equipment and devices such as splints and braces for patient use, based on disability and rehabilitation needs.
• Consults with physicians on patient progress and provides written follow up to referring physician.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient ranging from newborn to geriatric.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, supports quality assessment and performance improvement processes, adheres to safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in CQI, educational programs and in service meetings.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to relate to patients, hospital staff and visitors.
• Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
• Lifts supplies/equipment
• Manual Dexterity and mobility
• Travel required.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Credentials

• Occupational Therapist, Licens (Required)
• Basic Life Support

Work Schedule

Days

Status

56 hrs per pay

Location

Davis Medical Center

Location of Job

WV:Elkins:Davis Medical Center

Salary

Negotiable

Post Date

09/17/2026

Employment Type

Employee