Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab, Carolinas Rehab Charlotte
About The Position
Join the inpatient rehabilitation team at Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte as an Occupational Therapist specializing in spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation. Work alongside an interdisciplinary team to help patients with spinal cord injuries regain independence, improve daily living skills, and achieve meaningful functional goals. The position provides individualized, intensive rehabilitation within a nationally recognized rehabilitation program. Previous experience with neurologic populations, particularly spinal cord injury, is preferred. Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers Occupational Therapy programs in an inpatient acute-level setting upon physician referral. Plans and conducts OT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, volunteers, and students. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with 38 hours per week. The first-year rotational schedule is Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday, with three weekends off per quarter. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
- Applicable state license for Occupational Therapy.
- BLS certification required per policy guidelines.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including sitting, standing, walking, occasional stair climbing, kneeling, twisting, bending, crouching, crawling, and overhead reaching; lifting up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally; and rarely laterally transferring patients weighing 100 pounds.
- Adequate corrected hearing and vision for communication and reading, and intelligible speech and adequate language and cognitive skills to perform job duties.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with neurologic populations, particularly spinal cord injury.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct therapy services to patients in care settings where services are required seven days a week, including holidays.
- Evaluate patients, select and administer assessment techniques, and use findings to establish appropriate care plans, including modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups, and patient education as warranted by the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs.
- Gather and interpret information from medical records, physician reports, patients, and/or families, and document the findings.
- Communicate patient evaluations and 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 notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient and family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, volunteers, and students.
- Demonstrate appropriate exercises and activities to patients and caregivers.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Potential annual compensation increases based on performance
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Job Type
Full-time
