Occupational Therapist - Atrium Behavioral Health Davidson, PRN

American Addiction Centers•Davidson, NC

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist with clinical experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and clients with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), executive function differences, and older adults experiencing grief and loss. The client population spans from middle school–aged individuals through older adulthood. The Occupational Therapist will function as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team alongside psychiatrists and mental health therapists, delivering evidence‑based, trauma‑informed, and person‑centered interventions. The OT will address emotional regulation, adaptive coping, identity changes, and functional participation, with particular attention to the impact of neurological conditions, neurodivergence, aging, and grief on daily roles and routines. This is a growth opportunity, with opportunity to expand hours as the caseload grows. The role involves evaluating, planning, directing, and administering programs of Occupational Therapy (OT) upon referral by a physician, and planning and conducting OT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. The Occupational Therapist also performs supervisory duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in OT from an accredited OT program required.
Applicable state license for OT required.
BLS required per policy guidelines.
Clinical experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and clients with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), executive function differences, and older adults experiencing grief and loss.

Responsibilities

Directs and supervises activities of OT assistants, OT technicians, students, and volunteers involved in administering care to patients and assists with orienting new and rotating staff.
Evaluates patients and establishes appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient education as warranted by the patient's diagnosis and condition.
Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation and identifies need for and utilizes appropriate assistive and orthotic devices.
Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
Re-evaluates patients as needed, modifying goals and treatment as patient's status changes.
Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates patient's schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning and recommends solutions to patient care problems.
Provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, with individualized instruction for a home program including equipment use.

Benefits

Compensation 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