Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist at Northside Glancy in Duluth
About The Position
Innovative Therapy Concepts (ITC), a physical therapist-owned and operated therapy management organization, is hiring an Occupational Therapist for Northside Glancy’s newly renovated, 30-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation setting in Duluth, Georgia. The role is suited to experienced therapists and new graduates. The primary patient population is neuro-based, with additional post-trauma and post-intensive-care diagnoses. Patients receive at least three hours of combined therapy per day focused on regaining safe functional mobility and activities of daily living. Occupational therapy is delivered individually as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Therapists attend weekly interdisciplinary conferences and collaborate daily with the rehabilitation nursing team and physicians. The Occupational Therapist assesses and treats patients within the OT scope of practice, supports patient and caregiver education, and contributes to coordinated, safe, and effective care. The position includes clinical mentorship and career development, with opportunities to participate in quality improvement, community service, and organizational initiatives.
Requirements
- Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate a solid work ethic and dependability.
- Show commitment to patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency.
- Maintain CPR certification.
- Demonstrate competencies in adaptability, ethics and compliance, customer service, safety, age-specific care, initiative, performance improvement, clinical job knowledge, judgment, patient and customer interaction, planning and organization, patient care, teamwork, medical equipment use, and documentation.
- Use intranet systems, Microsoft Outlook, current EMR, MD Portal, Lawson, NetLearning, Microsoft Office products, therapy-related equipment, software, and patient education resources.
- Operate and perform basic maintenance of office equipment such as phone systems, fax machines, and copiers.
- Meet the physical requirements of the position, including exerting up to 40 pounds occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently, and lifting or carrying 100 to 150 pounds with assistance.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are welcome to apply; clinical education and mentorship are provided to support transition from OT school to clinical practice.
- A strong drive to learn and grow and develop clinical skills while working with an experienced team.
Responsibilities
- Assess and examine patients with varying diagnoses in accordance with the occupational therapy scope of practice.
- Treat patients within the occupational therapy scope of practice.
- Teach patients to use and care for orthotic and prosthetic devices and other assistive equipment.
- Administer and interpret standardized assessments and tests.
- Fabricate splints.
- Recommend adaptive equipment for activities of daily living.
- Coordinate and lead groups.
- Maintain the gym area and equipment.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and associates about OT interventions, safety, community resources, and outcomes.
- Attend and participate in patient care planning meetings as assigned.
- Supervise occupational therapy assistant treatment and documentation.
- Communicate and collaborate with customers and interdisciplinary team members.
- Contribute to profits and revenues, including through marketing and productivity.
- Participate in budget development and cost-saving efforts.
- Serve on performance improvement teams.
- Participate in community services.
- Delegate treatment tasks to COTAs and aides in accordance with state OT practice guidelines.
- Provide care and documentation in accordance with regulatory, legal, and reimbursement guidelines.
- Maintain professional growth and development through in-services, required programs, and continuing education.
- Comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain CPR certification.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus
- Excellent benefits package
- 401(k) with company match, vested from day one
- $1,000 continuing education allotment
- Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues
- Wellness program reimbursing up to $30 per month toward a gym membership
- Clinical mentorship focused on clinical skill development
- Career development through the ITC Elevate Program
- Referral program offering up to $8,000 for referring another team member
- Team-focused interdisciplinary collaboration and communication with healthcare providers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
