Occupational Therapist: Rehab & Functional Mobility Expert

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with functional limitations across disciplines. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, evidenced-based interventions, and patient-centered care within a supportive clinical team.

Licensure in the relevant state and BLS certification are required. Compensation and benefits reflect market norms for the Morgantown area and WVUH's commitment to professional growth

Qualifications

• Current or temporary Occupational Therapist Licensure as required by the state where services will be performed
• MD: Occupational Therapist License OR Occupational Therapist Temporary License through Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
• OH: Occupational Therapist through the Ohio Board of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training
• PA: Occupational Therapist License OR Occupational Therapist Temporary License through Pennsylvania Department of State
• WV: Occupational Therapist License OR Occupational Therapist Limited Permit through West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• 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. As appropriate to setting, determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient need and available resources; 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.

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with functional limitations across disciplines. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, evidenced-based interventions, and patient-centered care within a supportive clinical team.

Licensure in the relevant state and BLS certification are required. Compensation and benefits reflect market norms for the Morgantown area and WVUH's commitment to professional growth