Occupational Therapist I (NE)
About The Position
Responsible for assessing patients, planning treatment, and carrying out Occupational Therapy treatments. Services are based on patient and family preferences and on developmental needs, medical conditions, and diseases as they affect patient care and recovery. The staff therapist maintains patient care documentation and follows documentation guidelines. Patient care is provided in accordance with a treatment plan developed around the patient's problems as they relate to occupational performance. Work hours may vary on weekdays based on staffing needs. The typical schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position includes an every-fourth-weekend rotation and a holiday rotation.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy with a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Less than three years of licensure.
- Progressive and dynamic knowledge of Occupational Therapy.
- Willingness to participate in continuing education to remain current in new treatment theories.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other health care professionals.
- Occupational Therapy licensure with the State of North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT) by the start date.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and plan and execute Occupational Therapy treatments.
- Provide services based on patient and family preferences and patients’ developmental needs, medical conditions, and diseases as they affect care and recovery.
- Maintain patient care documentation and adhere to documentation guidelines.
- Provide patient care according to a treatment plan based on the patient's problems as they relate to occupational performance.
- Participate in an every-fourth-weekend rotation and a holiday rotation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
