Occupational Therapist - Rehab & Adaptive Equipment (Days)

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

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.