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WVU Medicine · 1 day ago

Occupational Therapist-Pediatric Outpatient-WVU Neurodevelopmental Center

Neurodevelopmental Center

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

WVU Medicine is a healthcare provider seeking an Occupational Therapist for their Neurodevelopmental Center. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with various conditions to help them perform daily tasks, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.

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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

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

Qualification

Occupational Therapist LicensureBasic Life Support CertificationOccupational Therapy ExperiencePatient Care CoordinationTime Management

Required

Current Occupational Therapist Licensure as required by the state where services will be performed: MD: Occupational Therapist License through Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, OH: Occupational Therapist License through the Ohio Board of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training, PA: Occupational Therapist License through Pennsylvania Department of State, WV: Occupational Therapist License through West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy

Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date

Two (2) years of occupational therapist experience