Occupational Therapist I

ECU Health Medical Center • Washington, NC

17d • $72,259 - $105,328

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist I assesses patients, plans and delivers occupational therapy treatments, and develops treatment plans based on occupational performance problems. Care is guided by patient and family preferences, developmental needs, medical conditions, and diseases as they affect care and recovery. The therapist maintains patient care documentation in accordance with documentation guidelines and works cooperatively with other health care professionals.

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 with other health care professionals to ensure continued cooperative efforts.
• Occupational therapy licensure with the State of North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT) by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop occupational therapy treatment plans based on occupational performance problems.
• Execute occupational therapy treatments in consideration of patient and family preferences, developmental needs, medical conditions, and diseases.
• Maintain patient care documentation and adhere to documentation guidelines.
• Work cooperatively with other health care professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level