Acute Care Occupational Therapist, Inpatient

WVU Medicine

. Evaluate and treat patients experiencing difficulty performing daily tasks due to physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial conditions .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and treating patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial conditions, while providing comprehensive care and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team. Proficient in developing treatment programs, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements.

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Occupational Therapist LicensureBasic Life Support CertificationPatient Care CoordinationTreatment Program DevelopmentSupervision of COTAs and Students

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentRehabilitation InterventionsEMR Billing SystemPatient Handling EquipmentDocumentation of Treatments

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCollaborationEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Occupational Therapist LicensureBasic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Interdisciplinary TeamPatient CarePhysical DisabilitiesAccreditation RequirementsPatient Handling Aids

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate and treat patients experiencing difficulty performing daily tasks due to physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial conditions
Provide coordinated and comprehensive patient care, including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions, and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team
Evaluate patient needs and develop and implement treatment programs to identify, prevent, and minimize physical disabilities and/or pain
Determine and revise priorities for direct and indirect patient care based on patient needs and available resources
Collaborate with nursing to update algorithms for safe patient handling
Document all treatments according to department policies and procedures
Submit accurate charges for services rendered using the patient EMR billing system
Ensure supervision of COTAs, students, and volunteers
Participate in education and training of staff, students, patients, and family members
Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation requirements where applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current or temporary occupational therapist licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed (MD, OH, PA, or WV)
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire
Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks
Ability to effectively meet work schedules and integrate multiple factors affecting patient care
Ability to meet physical demands including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs
Ability to safely handle patients using lift equipment and/or patient handling aids
Ability to work around communicable diseases, body fluids, and cleaning and laundry chemicals
Weekend coverage
40 scheduled weekly hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Occupational Therapist Clinical Ladder system-wide clinical advancement program
Reward system for quality clinical performance
Professional development opportunities
Equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination protections