Occupational Therapist - Outpatient, Atrium Health Physical Therapy Union

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Union, NC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Atrium Health Physical Therapy, a facility of Atrium Health Union, is an outpatient rehabilitation clinic dedicated to helping patients restore function, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life. Occupational Therapists collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care for patients recovering from orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, surgeries, and other functional impairments. The clinic offers a supportive, patient-centered environment focused on evidence-based treatment and achieving meaningful outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy program required.
Applicable state license for Occupational Therapy required.
Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

Potential to float to regional outpatient clinics.

Responsibilities

Provides patient evaluation and care planning.
Delivers patient care appropriate to age-specific and other population needs.
Provides clinical leadership.
Assesses and documents patient's medical, mental and emotional needs at admission and on an on-going basis.
Develops and implements a plan of care to meet patient and family needs, to include discharge planning and utilization of available resources.
Acts as patient advocate; treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care in a safe and timely manner.
Demonstrates clinical reasoning, coupled with clinical skills to conduct accurate clinical assessments and perform patient care activities; evaluates effectiveness of therapy interventions, identifies and prioritizes patient/family strengths, needs and priorities.
Identifies the normal course of illness in assigned patient population recognizing and intervening appropriately when deviations occur.
Communicates patient information and thoroughly documents therapist's actions and plan of care.
Provides clinical leadership and mentoring.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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