PRN Occupational Therapist

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

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Evaluates and treats patients who have difficulty performing daily tasks due to physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 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.

CORE DUTIES AND 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.

For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The national Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms. Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in Safe Patient Mobility Policy where applicable.
• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

213 WVUH Occupational Therapy

Address

1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.