Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab, Carolinas Rehab Charlotte

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

2d • $36 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy in an inpatient acute-level setting upon physician referral. The role plans and conducts programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients achieve their maximum independence. At Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte, the therapist specializes in spinal cord injury rehabilitation, working with an interdisciplinary team to help patients improve daily living skills and reach functional goals through individualized, intensive rehabilitation. The position supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, volunteers, and students.

The role provides direct therapy services in care settings where service is required seven days a week, including holidays. The first-year rotational schedule is Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday, with three weekends off per quarter. The position is full time, with 38 hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
• Applicable state license for Occupational Therapy.
• BLS certification required per policy guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with neurologic populations, particularly spinal cord injury.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and select and administer appropriate assessment techniques.
• Develop patient care plans, including modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups, and patient education, considering the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, context, and discharge needs.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services to patients in applicable inpatient care settings, including on weekends and holidays.
• Gather and interpret relevant information from medical records, physician reports, patients, and families, and document findings.
• Communicate evaluations and patient progress to physicians, referral sources, and other clinical staff.
• Coordinate patient schedules and treatment programs, contribute to discharge planning, and recommend solutions to patient care problems.
• Document evaluations, tests, progress and daily treatment notes, attendance, patient and family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, volunteers, and students.

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, with potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time