Direct Hire for Occupational Therapist in Enid, OK with Excellent Pay and Sign on Bonus

Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a permanent direct-hire position in Enid, OK. Accepting both local and traveler candidates. New Grads are welcome to apply! 

Position Details:

Position Name: Occupational Therapist 

Location: Enid, Oklahoma

Pay Rate: Range Annual Salary - $80,000 to $101,129 depending on experience

Bonus: $15,000 sign-on bonus and $5,250 tax-free student loan reimbursement (for 2 years). These require a two-year commitment.

Specialty: OT

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent, Direct Hire 

Shifts available: Days

Skill, Experience, Education, License and Certification Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
  
• Eligible for or holds current Occupational Therapist licensure to practice in the State of Oklahoma required.
  
• BLS required.
  
• Previous Occupational Therapist experience preferred.
  
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Typing and basic computer skills required.
  

Position Summary and Job Duties:

• Responsible for developing, administering, and implementing OT treatment programs for inpatients/outpatients and injured workers including patients in the skilled nursing facility.  Responsible for appropriate documentation.  Supervises supportive OT personnel.  Serve as a liaison upon discharge.  Implements patient care knowledgeably and skillfully, maintaining a high quality of work performance in all areas.
  
• Demonstrates the ability to provide the proper assistance, verbal cueing, and etc. necessary for optimal performance.
  
• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate patients and establish an appropriate plan of care, adapting the plan of care to patient/caregiver needs and goals.
  
• Demonstrates the ability to empathize with the patient and motivate them to perform to the best of their ability.
  
• Demonstrates the ability to instruct patients and/or caregivers in treatment procedures, home programs, orthotics/prosthetics and special equipment using clear verbal and/or written instructions.
  
• Demonstrates the ability to use time effectively by delegating an appropriate portion of treatment to trained support personnel.
  
• Demonstrates ability to write functional goals and re-assess patient progress towards goals when appropriate, adjusting the plan of care as needed.
  
• Effectively and efficiently document patient performance in medical record per policy and regulatory guidelines.
  
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively review the patient’s chart and communicate/collaborate with multidisciplinary team members regarding patient’s condition.
  
• Assists with training, supervision, and coordination of staff efforts with assistants, students and volunteers.
  
• Demonstrate competence in preparing and operating equipment for patient care (examples:  HCP, Paraffin, Splinting equipment and supplies, Oxygen Tanks, Immobilizers, Braces, Orthotics/Prosthetics, Tilt Table and Assistive Devices to include PT lift devices and Gait Belts.
  
• Demonstrate ability to clean equipment according to hospital and dept. policy/procedures and stores equipment appropriately.
  
• Practices effective problem identification/resolution skills as a method of sound decision-making.  Keeps appropriate people apprised of pertinent issues.
  
• React and respond effectively to stressful/emergency situations by adhering to policies, remaining calm, informing appropriate people and documenting event.
  
• Demonstrate knowledge and compliance of isolation and biohazard techniques.
  
• Demonstrate competency by the ongoing and continual care of the patient population in Occupational Therapy to include the pediatric, adolescent, adult and elderly patient as evidenced by attached assessment.
  
• Demonstrates the ability to provide proper assistance and safety when transferring patients, asking for assistance when needed, appropriate uses of pt lift devices and Gait Belt
  
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

 Position Benefits:

• Student Loan Repayment
  
• Sign On/Relocation bonus
  
• Ongoing CEU Assistance
  
• Tuition Assistance
  
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
  
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
  
• Employee Discounts
  
• Career development opportunities