Occupational Therapist - Levine Children's Hospital, PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, directs, and administers occupational therapy programs upon physician referral. The role plans and conducts programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Occupational Therapists at Levine Children's Hospital collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other rehabilitation professionals to support children with complex medical conditions in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings. The position also 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.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise occupational therapy assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers involved in patient care, and assist with orienting new and rotating staff.
• Evaluate patients and establish appropriate care plans, including modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient education based on diagnosis and condition.
• Gather and interpret information from medical records, physician reports, patients, and families; identify the need for and use appropriate assistive and orthotic devices.
• Document evaluations, tests, progress and 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, and discharge planning; recommend solutions to patient-care problems.
• Provide and document patient and family education about deficits, progress toward goals, therapeutic techniques, and individualized home programs, including 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
• Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

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