Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab, Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte, Oncology

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

1d • $36 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte is a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation hospital within Atrium Health, delivering comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to medically complex patients. The facility features a specialized oncology rehabilitation program where Occupational Therapists collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patients recovering from cancer-related treatments and complications. Care is patient-centered and focused on restoring function, managing treatment-related side effects, and promoting independence and quality of life across the continuum of recovery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy required.
• Applicable state license for OT required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology rehab experience.
• Inpatient rehab experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of Occupational Therapy in an inpatient acute level setting, upon referral by the physician.
• Plans and conducts OT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, volunteers and students.
• Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays (acute care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility).
• Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and contextual needs of discharge disposition.
• Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
• Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates patient's schedule, treatment programs, regarding discharge planning and recommends solutions to patient care problems.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.

Benefits

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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