Occupational Therapist Acute Care

Overview

PRN Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Acute Care)

HealthWorks Rehabilitation & Fitness at Mon Health | Morgantown, WV

Join HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness, Mon Health's trusted inpatient rehabilitation partner for more than 25 years. We are seeking PRN Occupational Therapists to provide as-needed coverage in our inpatient setting.

Our therapy services operate year-round with daytime coverage seven days a week, offering a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful impact while maintaining work-life balance.

As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you'll support patient care during vacations, sick leave, census fluctuations, and other staffing needs. This role offers flexible, per diem scheduling with opportunities year-round, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. 

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy services
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers
• Support safe, functional return to daily activities and community participation

Requirements:

• Current West Virginia Occupational Therapist license
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• Inpatient experience preferred

 

We provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with:

• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke
• Amputation
• Neurological Disorders
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Multiple Traumas

PRN Perks:

• Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
• Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Shanel Green

Talent Acquisition Manager

[email protected]

610.223.5944

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws which govern how Occupational Therapists may practice and whom Occupational Therapists may supervise.
• Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Responsible for the supervision and delegation of the occupational therapy care for each patient within the guideline of state rules and federal regulations.
• Responsible for the alteration of each patient’s program as changes in the patient’s status occur.
• Demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Participate in student clinical affiliation programs in agreement with NovaCare student manual.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to referring physicians, staff, employers, insurance carriers, and rehabilitation specialists.
• Enhances, develops and expands relationships with referral sources and maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients.
• Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
• National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions. Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility.
• Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.
• Possess grasp ability for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.

Additional Data

HealthWorks is a part of a larger outpatient network of locally driven providers of physical rehabilitation with 1900+ locations in 39 states, including the District of Columbia. Throughout the country we operate primarily as Select Physical Therapy, NovaCare Rehabilitation, Physio, Kessler Rehabilitation Center, KORT, Saco Bay Physical Therapy, Concentra, SSM Physical Therapy and Keystone Physical Therapy. Our highly respected clinical team provides preventative and rehabilitative services that maximize functionality and promote well-being. We develop individualized treatment plans to help achieve each patient's specific goals. Our integrated local market network allows us to effectively partner with physicians, employers, payors and case managers to achieve optimal patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner. We also provide physical therapy and athletic training services to professional sports teams, colleges, universities and high schools.

HealthWorks is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Compensation: 50 to 50 (USD)