Occupational Therapist - Central Regional Hospital
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to patients ages 6 through 90 and older at Central Regional Hospital, a state psychiatric hospital. Most patients have psychiatric diagnoses and may also have physical diagnoses or needs, such as traumatic brain injury, limited mobility, stroke, or other medical conditions requiring treatment. Clinical duties include assessment, individual and group treatment, documentation, consultation, and education for staff, patients, and family members. The position may include work with the Step Down program, a small intensive treatment program for patients nearing discharge. Central Regional Hospital also serves as a training site for occupational therapy students at all levels. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week Occupational Therapist I position in the Department of Psychosocial Treatment Services. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility to accommodate patient-service needs; occasional weekend work is required. The position is exempt from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act. The salary range is $66,696 to $110,049. Candidates must be licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in North Carolina. Previous experience with recovery-oriented treatment and Spanish-speaking ability are preferred. Central Regional Hospital is located in Butner, North Carolina. Employment is subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal background checks, and employees must adhere to the facility's vaccination policy. Tobacco and vapor products are prohibited on campus.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of North Carolina.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with recovery-oriented treatment.
- Spanish language speaking ability.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services to patients with a range of psychiatric and physical diagnoses.
- Assess patients and conduct individual and group treatment sessions.
- Document clinical services.
- Consult with and educate staff, patients, and family members.
- May work with the Step Down program, an intensive treatment program for patients nearing discharge.
- Contribute to the hospital's role as a training site for occupational therapy students.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex pre-tax benefits program
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Community service leave
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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