General Summary

Performs a range of Occupational Therapy services including evaluation, planning, and implementation of individualized treatment plans for patients across various functional domains.

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.

• Interprets routine 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 to provide comprehensive care.

• Attends departmental meetings.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 1):

Education Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent degree for foreign graduates.

Experience Requirements

No experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 2):

Education Requirements

Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent degree for foreign graduates.

Experience Requirements

At least 3 years of experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 3):

Education Requirements

Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent degree for foreign graduates.

Experience Requirements

At least 5 years of experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of equipment, supplies, Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and discharge instructions to facilitate a safe discharge plan.

• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and identify relevant clinical data.

• Communicates effectively with patients and caregivers, considering cultural and language needs.

• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.

• Proficient in electronic documentation and digital tools (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms).

• Proficient written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, empathy, compassion, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.

• Demonstrates independence and teamwork while maintaining professionalism and civility.

• Promotes an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equity.

• Shows dedication to continuous learning through internal and external educational opportunities.