Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Ortho Neuro, Lincoln PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Denver, NC

4d•$49 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Atrium Health Lincoln Outpatient Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions. The role helps patients improve function, independence, and quality of life through individualized outpatient therapy. The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, directs, and administers occupational therapy programs upon physician referral, with the goals of restoring function, preventing disability, and helping patients reach their maximum level of independence. The position also performs supervisory duties.

Requirements

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

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 care plans that may include modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient education appropriate to their diagnosis and condition.
Gather and interpret information from medical records, physician reports, patients, and families; document findings; and identify 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; and recommend solutions to patient care problems.
Provide and document patient and family education about deficits, progress, therapeutic techniques, and individualized home programs, including equipment use.

Benefits

Paid time off programs
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Career development programs
Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases