Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Position Overview

Occupational Therapist – Acute Care at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

Department: 37501 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Acute Care Rehabilitation.

Full‑time position; 40 hours per week.

Work schedule:

Monday‑Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; weekend rotation schedule. Benefits eligible:
Yes.

Pay range: $37.50 – $56.25 per hour.

• Day 1 Health Coverage:
  Choose from copay or HSA‑eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO:
  Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Parental Benefits:
  Six weeks paid birthing‑mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non‑birthing parents.
• Retirement:
  Up to 7% employer‑paid retirement contributions.
• Education Reimbursement:
  Up to $2,500 per year toward a bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year toward a graduate degree.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave (post‑birth).
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of North Carolina with current licensure.
• CPR Certification every two years.
• Valid NC driver’s license.

• Responsible for performance of specialized tests, such as manual muscle testing, goniometry, and teaching occupational therapy procedures to the patient, family, and other health personnel.
• Performs both individual and comprehensive evaluations with multidisciplinary team members. Provides written summary of diagnostic findings to be incorporated into team plan.
• Plans intervention strategies and communicates effectively with families regarding the child’s strengths and weaknesses; work may be performed in homes, agencies, preschools or clinics.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment services including neuro‑developmental and sensory motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming, equipment demonstration, or other treatment modality to enhance sensory motor functioning and general developmental status.
• Provides documentation of goals and objectives for therapy as well as the course and progress of interventions with the patient. Participates in IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) as needed.
• Participates in chart review of clinical records for quality assurance. Attend relevant workshops and update instruments/tools to ensure most beneficial practices for population served.
• Attends scheduled staff, CDSA, or other committee meetings as needed.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards, opportunities for career advancement, and a collaborative culture focused on providing high‑quality patient care. Compensation may include base, incentive pay, and opportunities for annual increases based on performance.