Occupational Therapist (Levels I - III) - OU Medical Center - Acute Care

Position Title: Occupational Therapist - OU Medical Center - Adult Acute Care Department: Adult Rehab Services Job Description: This position may be filled as an Occupation Therapist Level I, II, or III, depending on individual qualifications, experience, and business need. General Description: Under general supervision, performs professional Occupational Therapy activities consisting of planning, evaluating, establishing and implementing individual and group treatment activities under the direction of a physician. Essential

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Interpret a physician’s referral and select an appropriate standardized evaluation procedure
• Evaluate patient in the following areas: independent living skills, occupational performance, prevocational work adjustment, educational skills, play-leisure abilities, social skills and various psychosocial skills
• Interpret the data and develop a treatment plan involving short and long term goals, frequency and duration of treatment
• Assist patient in carrying out these procedures through the design and fabrication of adaptive equipment and orthotic devices, joint protection and body mechanics
• Inform patient and family goals and progress
• Assist with discharge planning by ordering equipment and instructing patient on home therapy plan
• May supervise students General

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s
• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience: None License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current license from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as an Occupational Therapist OR eligible to sit for the exam; License must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. Current Basic Life
• Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional occupational therapy and the materials and supplies utilized in the program.  Skill in organizing and instructing occupational therapy activities.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions related to therapy needed.  Good interpersonal skills in establishing effective working relations with staff.
• Ability to communicate instructions and technical information to patients.  Some computer skills. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.