Occupational Therapist (OT), ARU, PRN

Lifepoint Health • Henderson, NC

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) evaluates patients’ ability to safely and effectively perform daily activities and develops individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence. This role implements therapeutic interventions using appropriate modalities, educates patients and caregivers on deficits and adaptive techniques, and provides guidance on the selection and use of adaptive equipment to support recovery. The OT documents patient progress in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards, monitors and adjusts plans of care as needed, and collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary rehab team on treatment goals and discharge planning. The therapist also supervises and delegates appropriate aspects of care to certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians in accordance with state regulations and professional practice standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program
• Current state Occupational Therapist (OT) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification is required

Nice To Haves

• Inpatient Rehabilitation setting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients’ ability to safely and effectively perform daily activities
• Develops individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence
• Implements therapeutic interventions using appropriate modalities
• Educates patients and caregivers on deficits and adaptive techniques
• Provides guidance on the selection and use of adaptive equipment to support recovery
• Documents patient progress in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Monitors and adjusts plans of care as needed
• Collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary rehab team on treatment goals and discharge planning
• Supervises and delegates appropriate aspects of care to certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians in accordance with state regulations and professional practice standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed