Certified Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapy - Edmond

Responsibilities

• Interprets complex provider referrals and evaluates patients in areas such as independent living skills, occupational performance, prevocational work adjustment, educational skills, play-leisure abilities, social skills, and psychosocial skills.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with regular assessment of progress.
• Ensures compliance with system-wide, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements by applying relevant standards and best practices.
• Educates patients and their families about their condition, treatment plan, and strategies for home management.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as needed to provide comprehensive care.
• Participates in departmental meetings and demonstrates engagement in service line rounds, journal clubs, or discharge planning.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor to new team members as needed.
• Supports educational initiatives within the enterprise, department, and student programming.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent degree for foreign graduates.
• At least 3 years of experience required.
• Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of equipment, supplies, Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and discharge instructions to facilitate a safe discharge plan.
• Synthesizes information from multiple sources, recognizing patterns and clinical complexities.
• Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients and caregivers, considering cultural and language needs.
• Establishes and maintains integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.
• Advanced proficiency in electronic documentation and digital tools (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms).
• Advanced written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, empathy, compassion, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.
• Demonstrates autonomy and effective teamwork while maintaining professionalism and civility.
• Champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Shows dedication to continuous learning through internal and external educational opportunities.
• Applies clinical knowledge and skills autonomously across multiple areas of practice, consistently demonstrating efficiency, adaptability, and sound clinical judgment in diverse healthcare settings.

Benefits

OU Health offers 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.