Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab, Carolinas Rehab Charlotte

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

21h

About The Position

At Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte, Occupational Therapists help patients rebuild independence and achieve meaningful goals throughout their rehabilitation journey. The role is part of a collaborative therapy team with specialty programs supporting patients with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, and oncology needs. Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers physician-referred Occupational Therapy programs in an inpatient acute-level setting. Plans and conducts therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Provides direct therapy services in settings where service provision is required seven days a week, including holidays. Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, volunteers, and students. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a variable schedule. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
Applicable state license for Occupational Therapy.
BLS certification required per policy guidelines.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting patients, equipment, or supplies up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally, and laterally transferring patients weighing 100 pounds rarely.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and select and administer assessment techniques.
Synthesize information to establish an appropriate patient care plan, including modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups, and patient education based on the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs.
Provide direct therapy services to patients in applicable care settings, including acute care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing facilities, where services are required seven days a week, including holidays.
Gather and interpret information from medical records, physician reports, patients, and families, and document findings.
Communicate evaluation results and patient progress to physicians, referral sources, and other clinical staff.
Coordinate patient schedules and treatment programs, support discharge planning, and recommend solutions to patient care problems.
Document evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance, patient and family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, volunteers, and students.
Demonstrate appropriate exercises and activities to patients and caregivers.