Occupational Therapist - Hospital

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Occupational Therapist, Acute Care and Hospital at Home

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Job Summary — Responsible for assessment, diagnostic, and/or treatment services to any person when so ordered by a physician, dentist, or podiatrist. Treatment is provided through the employment of physical means such as therapeutic exercise, heat, water, electricity, massage, ultrasound, and the use of rehabilitative procedures and devices. Will assist with acute, outpatient, and pediatric populations.

What You’ll Do

• Perform specialized tests, such as manual muscle testing and goniometry, and teach occupational therapy procedures to the patient, family and other health personnel.
• Conduct both individual and comprehensive evaluations with multidisciplinary team members. Provide written summaries of diagnostic findings to be incorporated into the team plan.
• Plan intervention strategies and communicate effectively with families regarding the child’s strengths and weaknesses; work may be performed in homes, agencies, preschools or clinics.
• Provide occupational therapy treatment services including neuro-developmental and sensory motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming, equipment demonstration, or other treatment modalities to enhance sensory motor functioning and general developmental status.
• Document goals and progress of therapy; participate in IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) as needed.
• Participate in chart reviews for quality assurance. Attend relevant workshops and update instruments/tools to ensure beneficial practices for the population served.
• Attend scheduled staff, CDSA, or other committee meetings as needed.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

What You’ll Need

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

Skills/Qualifications

• Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with patients, family members, visitors, coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances
• Ability to work with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations
• Ability to work effectively with a team

Pay Range — $37.50 - $56.25

Benefits And More

• Day 1 Health Coverage with options starting on your first day of work
• Generous PTO with accrual starting at up to 25 days/year
• Parental Benefits:
  Six weeks paid maternity leave and 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 towards a bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree

Advocate Health is a nonprofit, integrated health system with Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center as part of its network, and operates Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. It employs thousands of teammates and supports extensive clinical programs and research.

Occupational Therapist, Acute Care and Hospital at Home

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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