Occupational Therapist-PRN, Rehab
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the organization and implementation of medically prescribed Occupational Therapy treatment programs, evaluating patients for appropriate exercises and activities, constructing appropriate splints and adaptive devices, and by evaluating and documenting the patient's progress related to rehabilitation. They also helps the patient reach their maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities. All duties and responsibilities are to be carried out with empathy and compassion towards patients and their families as well as co-workers.
Requirements
- BS/MS/OTD in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
- Current license from the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
- The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
- The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's departmental policies and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Organization and implementation of medically prescribed Occupational Therapy treatment programs
- Evaluating patients for appropriate exercises and activities
- Constructing appropriate splints and adaptive devices
- Evaluating and documenting the patient's progress related to rehabilitation
- Helping the patient reach their maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities
- Carrying out all duties and responsibilities with empathy and compassion towards patients and their families as well as co-workers
- Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence
Benefits
- Robust benefits package to all full-time employees
- Benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
