Occupational Therapist: Acute/Outpatient
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Job Description
- Occupational Therapist - Tahlequah, OK
- Location: Tahlequah, OK
- Setting: Acute Care / Outpatient
- Employment Type: PRN - Weekends
- Compensation: Compensation available upon inquiry
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist for a permanent opportunity in Tahlequah, OK. You will evaluate and treat patients to improve independence with daily activities, functional mobility, safety, upper-extremity function, and overall quality of life while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and/or treat patients to improve ADLs, functional independence, safety, strength, coordination, and quality of life.
- Develop or carry out individualized occupational therapy plans of care within licensures scope.
- Recommend or implement adaptive strategies and therapeutic activities as appropriate.
- Monitor progress and communicate changes to the care team.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment strategies and safety.
- Complete timely documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant program, as applicable.
- Active OK OT or COTA license in good standing, as applicable.
- Current BLS/CPR certification as required by the employer.
- Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
- Experience in the applicable setting preferred.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Competitive compensation: Compensation available upon inquiry
- PRN - Weekends opportunity
- Supportive and collaborative rehabilitation environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Apply today to learn more about this Occupational Therapist opportunity in Tahlequah, OK.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 42% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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