Weekend Occupational Therapist - Patient-Centered Rehab

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with functional limitations across physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. The role requires state licensure and BLS certification shortly after hire.

The therapist will work within an interdisciplinary team to assess needs, plan and implement rehabilitation programs, document progress, and participate in staff education to advance quality care and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current or temporary occupational therapist licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed.
• 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. Collaborates with nursing to update appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling.
• Documents all treatments, according to department 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, patients, and family members to assure the appropriate delivery of care.

Education

OT licensure in applicable state

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

BMC Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with functional limitations across physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. The role requires state licensure and BLS certification shortly after hire.

The therapist will work within an interdisciplinary team to assess needs, plan and implement rehabilitation programs, document progress, and participate in staff education to advance quality care and patient outcomes.