Occupational Therapist, PRN, Acute Care

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • High Point, NC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist, PRN, Acute Care position is responsible for performing specialized tests, such as manual muscle testing and goniometry, and teaching occupational therapy procedures to patients, families, and other health personnel. This role involves performing individual and comprehensive evaluations with multidisciplinary team members, providing written summaries of diagnostic findings, and planning intervention strategies. The therapist will communicate effectively with families regarding the child's strengths and weaknesses, with work potentially performed in homes, agencies, preschools, or clinics. Treatment services include neuro-developmental and sensory motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming, and equipment demonstration to enhance sensory motor functioning and general developmental status. The position also requires documentation of goals, objectives, and progress, participation in IFSP as needed, chart review for quality assurance, attending relevant workshops, and participating in staff and committee meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• One year of experience in occupational therapy.
• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of applicable state with current licensure.
• CPR Certification every two years.
• Valid applicable state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• M.A. or Doctorate (accreditation AOTA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the performance of specialized tests, such as manual muscle testing, goniometry and teaching occupational therapy procedures to the patient, family and other health personnel.
• Performs both individual and comprehensive evaluations with multidisciplinary team members.
• Provides written summary of diagnostic findings to be incorporated into team plan.
• Plans intervention strategies and communicates effectively with families regarding the child's strengths and weaknesses; work may be performed in homes, agencies, preschools or clinics.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment services including neuro-developmental and sensory motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming, equipment demonstration, or other treatment modality to enhance sensory motor functioning and general developmental status.
• Provides documentation of goals and objectives for therapy as well as the course and progress of interventions with the patient.
• Participates in IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) as needed.
• Participates in chart review of clinical records for quality assurance.
• Attend relevant workshops and update instruments/tools to ensure most beneficial practices for population served.
• Attends scheduled staff, CDSA, or other committee meetings as needed.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level