Occupational Therapist

Our most important mission here is to serve you and your family. We combine the medical and technological resources of a regional center for healthcare with the warm friendly and personal touch of a caring compassionate staff. Southwestern Medical Center was the first hospital in Lawton to be awarded Accreditation with Commendation the highest level of accreditation awarded by the Joint Commission the nations oldest and largest accrediting body.

The Southwestern Rehabilitation Center was the first rehabilitation facility to receive a threeyear accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This is the highest level of accreditation achievable. Southwestern Medical Center is also the first Joint Commissioncertified Primary Stroke Center in Southwest Oklahoma.

Description

The Registered Occupational Therapist provides patient care based upon a total assessment and written evaluation that is appropriate for the patients need and medical condition and provides such care in compliance with the hospital and physical therapy department policy and procedures. The licensed Therapist will also assist in the departments performance improvement plan and the hospitals commitment to continuous quality improvement. The therapist assumes responsibility for maintaining and improving occupational therapy knowledge and skills by conducting staff inservices and attending continuing education courses. Good communication and computer skills adherence to the Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy and Code of Ethics established by the AOTA.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: LicenseState of Oklahoma
• CertificationBasic Life Support (CPR) within 30 days of hire

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy school with a BS MS or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.

Experience:

• 6 months or greater (preferred)

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