Occupational Therapist - Acute Care & Inpatient Rehab, Greater Charlotte Float team, Full-Time

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inpatient Rehab & Acute Care Therapy Float Team at Atrium Health provides specialized therapy coverage across adult acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings throughout the Greater Charlotte market. Occupational Therapists on the float team work across multiple hospital and rehabilitation sites, supporting patients with complex medical and post‑acute needs. This role offers broad clinical exposure, close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care in dynamic care environments.

Requirements

Active Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of employment
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
Maintains continuing education requirements in accordance with applicable state professional standards
Intermediate computer proficiency
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform basic office functions
Compliance with HIPAA requirements and appropriate handling of protected health information
Completion of all required competency assessments related to patient care and site standards
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
Ability to lift: Up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
Ability to lift: Up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead
Carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height for reasonable distances
Ability to push/pull up to 30 lbs. of force
Ability to perform sliding transfers of up to 150 lbs. with assistance
Repetitive hand use for grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation
Functional sensory abilities to support effective communication and demonstration of activities
Exposure to blood, body fluids, electrical, and chemical hazards; ability to wear PPE as required
May require travel and home visits
Primarily indoor work environment with occasional outdoor exposure
Operates equipment necessary to perform job duties

Nice To Haves

Master of Occupational Therapy preferred or educational requirements commensurate with date of graduation.

Responsibilities

Provides direct occupational therapy services to patients across the age spectrum, as appropriate.
Evaluates patients, interprets assessments, establishes individualized plans of care, and implements appropriate treatment interventions within scope of practice to restore function, prevent disability, and promote maximum independence.
May provide occupational therapy services under direct access when permitted by state licensure.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and caregivers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served across the lifespan.
Applies principles of growth and development, interprets age-specific clinical data, and delivers care in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and job standards.
Interprets medical records and provider referrals and evaluates patients’ physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities as they relate to activities of daily living.
Develops individualized plans of care using evidence-based interventions in accordance with applicable state Occupational Therapy Practice Acts.
Provides, recommends, and/or fabricates assistive devices, adaptive strategies, splints, or orthoses to enhance functional independence.
Recommends next levels of care, directs support staff as applicable, supervises occupational therapy assistants in accordance with state practice standards, and ensures quality outcomes.
Implements therapeutic interventions including, but not limited to, patient/caregiver education, therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, balance and coordination activities, sensory motor development, modalities, compensatory strategies, and retraining in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living (e.g., cooking, housework, medication management, money management, fine motor coordination, and functional grasp).
Identifies and addresses factors affecting patient comfort and well-being and demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of all interventions utilized.
Establishes functional goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers and monitors progress to enhance functional outcomes.
Modifies treatment plans based on patient response.
Communicates progress and plans of care with providers, clinical staff, referral sources, and interdisciplinary teams.
Coordinates patient schedules as needed.
Provides education to patients and caregivers based on identified needs, preferences, and learning barriers.
Educates on diagnosis, progress toward goals, treatment interventions, and home programs.
Supports patient discharge by providing written instructions and recommending appropriate equipment to promote continued function and independence.
Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with patients, caregivers, providers, staff, and external customers.
Responds to staff inquiries, promotes open communication, informs supervisors of issues and resolutions, and may participate in patient care conferences and multidisciplinary meetings to support coordinated care.
Completes required documentation including evaluations, progress notes, patient and caregiver education records, team conference documentation, discharge summaries, and billing charges.
Ensures timely, accurate documentation in compliance with insurance guidelines, regulatory requirements, departmental policies, ICD coding standards, and established productivity expectations.
Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly treatment environment.
Ensures equipment is cleaned, properly placed, and maintained in good working condition.
Pursues ongoing professional growth through continuing education, departmental in-services, and review of professional literature.
Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes and service quality.
Identifies opportunities for clinical and operational improvements, contributes to process development, and manages assigned caseloads while communicating coverage needs and assisting with coverage based on departmental and regional requirements.
Meets all requirements for Level 2 participation in the Enterprise Float Program and applicable Human Resources policies.
Demonstrates the ability to practice competently across assigned departments and/or locations and adapt to varying clinical and operational environments based on organizational needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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