Occupational Therapist, Float

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist, Float provides age-appropriate occupational therapy across the lifespan and practices competently across assigned departments and locations according to organizational needs. The role evaluates patients’ physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities in relation to activities of daily living; develops individualized, evidence-based plans of care; and provides interventions to support functional independence. Care may include patient and caregiver education, therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, balance and coordination activities, sensory motor development, modalities, compensatory techniques, and assistive devices or orthoses.

The therapist establishes functional goals with patients and caregivers, monitors outcomes, adjusts plans of care, and coordinates with providers and interdisciplinary teams. The role also includes discharge planning, timely and compliant documentation, maintenance of a safe treatment environment, continuing professional development, and participation in performance improvement activities. Float responsibilities include adapting to varying clinical and operational environments and meeting Enterprise Float Program requirements.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 40 hours per week. Weekend coverage is expected one weekend per month, with accompanied compensatory days. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Active Occupational Therapy license in the state or states of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Maintain continuing education in accordance with applicable state professional standards.
• Intermediate computer proficiency.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform basic office functions.
• Comply with HIPAA and appropriately manage protected health information.
• Successfully complete all required patient-care competency assessments.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Occupational Therapy, or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients across the lifespan.
• Interpret medical records and referrals and evaluate patients’ abilities as they relate to activities of daily living.
• Develop individualized plans of care using evidence-based interventions and applicable state Occupational Therapy Practice Acts.
• Provide, recommend, or fabricate assistive devices, adaptive strategies, splints, or orthoses as appropriate.
• Implement interventions such as patient and caregiver education, therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, balance and coordination activities, sensory motor development, modalities, and compensatory techniques.
• Establish functional goals collaboratively with patients and caregivers, monitor progress, and adjust treatment plans based on patient response.
• Communicate patient progress and care plans to providers, clinical staff, referral sources, and other disciplines; coordinate schedules with interdisciplinary teams as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers about diagnoses, progress, treatment interventions, home programs, and discharge recommendations.
• Support discharge planning through written instructions and equipment recommendations.
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants within scope of practice, direct support staff as applicable, and recommend next levels of care.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, education records, team conference documentation, discharge summaries, and billing charges, in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly treatment environment and ensure equipment is cleaned, stored, and maintained properly.
• Participate in continuing education, departmental in-services, professional literature review, and required competency assessments.
• Engage in performance improvement and process improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes, service quality, and operational efficiency.
• Manage an assigned caseload, communicate coverage needs, and assist with coverage as departmental or regional needs dictate.
• Meet Enterprise Float Program Level 1 requirements and practice competently across assigned departments and locations.

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
• Career development programs
• Competitive compensation, with potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and performance-based annual increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time