Pediatric Outpatient OT — Behavioral Health Center

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and Dental Plans

Job summary

OU Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Outpatient Pediatric Behavioral Health Center. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The center opens December 2026 with a start after July 1, 2026.

A fingerprint background check is required along with standard pre-employment steps. The position supports a 32-hour weekly schedule and requires licensure in Oklahoma and BLS upon hire.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or foreign equivalent.
• Current OT license from Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
• Current BLS from American Heart Association upon hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, considering cultural and language needs.

Responsibilities

• Interprets referrals and evaluates patients across functional domains.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with regular progress assessment.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Educates patients and families about conditions and home management strategies.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
• Attends departmental meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication with patients and careg

EMR proficiency

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Cultural and language sensitivity

Discharge planning

Education for patients/families

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

OT licensure (OK Board)

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based platforms

Job description

OU Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Outpatient Pediatric Behavioral Health Center. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The center opens December 2026 with a start after July 1, 2026.

A fingerprint background check is required along with standard pre-employment steps. The position supports a 32-hour weekly schedule and requires licensure in Oklahoma and BLS upon hire.