Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - Atrium Health In Home - North Charlotte - FT
About The Position
This position is part of a new at home program that will serve outpatient therapy across north Charlotte. Deliver high-quality, one-on-one outpatient physical therapy services in patients’ homes, helping improve mobility, function, and independence. Provide the same evidence-based outpatient care traditionally offered in a clinic while eliminating barriers to access and transportation. Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve patient goals. Utilize technology and flexible scheduling to manage a caseload across a defined geographic area while maintaining strong patient outcomes and satisfaction. Join an innovative care model that combines the clinical excellence of outpatient rehabilitation with the convenience and comfort of care delivered where patients live. Ideal for clinicians who value autonomy, relationship-based care, innovation, and expanding access to rehabilitation services in the community.
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
