Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Ortho Neuro, Lincoln PRN

Advocate Health • Denver, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Atrium Health Lincoln Outpatient Physical Therapy as an Occupational Therapist supporting patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions. Help patients improve function, independence, and quality of life through individualized outpatient therapy.

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers Occupational Therapy programs upon physician referral. Plans and conducts programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Performs supervisory duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited OT program.
• Applicable state license for Occupational Therapy.
• BLS certification required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise OT assistants, OT technicians, students, and volunteers involved in patient care; assist with orienting new and rotating staff.
• Evaluate patients and establish appropriate care plans, including modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient education appropriate to each diagnosis and condition.
• Gather and interpret relevant information from medical records, physician reports, patients, and families; document findings and identify and use appropriate assistive and orthotic devices.
• Document evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance, patient and family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
• Re-evaluate patients as needed and modify goals and treatment as their status changes.
• Communicate evaluations and progress to physicians, referral sources, and clinical staff; coordinate schedules, treatment programs, discharge planning, and solutions to patient-care problems.
• Provide and document patient and family education about deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, including individualized home programs and equipment use.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, potential premium and incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time