Occupational Therapist
About The Position
Responsible for assessment, treatment planning and execution of Occupational Therapy treatments. These services are based on the patient/family preferences and the developmental needs, medical conditions and diseases as they affect patient care and recovery. The staff therapist will be responsible for maintaining patient care documentation and adherence to documentation guidelines. The staff therapist shall provide patient care following development of a treatment plan completed considering the patient's problems as related to occupational performance.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy with a Bachelor's, Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
- Less than three years of licensure.
- Progressive and dynamic knowledge of Occupational Therapy and a willingness to participate in continuing education, to remain current in new theories of treatment. Ability to work with other health care professionals in a manner that will ensure continued cooperative efforts is required.
- Must have successfully passed the exam administered by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- OT licensure or eligible with State of North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT).
Responsibilities
- assessment
- treatment planning
- execution of Occupational Therapy treatments
- maintaining patient care documentation
- adherence to documentation guidelines
- provide patient care following development of a treatment plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
