Occupational Therapist - Oncology Rehab, Levine Cancer Institute

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist works with the Oncology Rehabilitation team at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide individualized rehabilitation to patients across the cancer care continuum, supporting function, independence, and quality of life. The position is part of a comprehensive supportive oncology program that brings rehabilitation together with other services for patients during treatment and survivorship.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, develops and implements care plans, provides age-appropriate care, and offers clinical leadership and mentoring. The role assesses patients’ medical, mental, and emotional needs, advocates for patients and families, coordinates discharge planning and available resources, and evaluates therapy outcomes. Work takes place in a fast-paced clinical environment, primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Occupational Therapy program.
• Applicable state license for Occupational Therapy.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, transferring patients, and demonstrating exercises and activities.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document patients’ medical, mental, and emotional needs at admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Develop and implement plans of care to meet patient and family needs, including discharge planning and use of available resources.
• Advocate for patients and treat patients and families with compassion while implementing care safely and promptly.
• Use clinical reasoning and skills to conduct accurate assessments and perform patient care activities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of therapy interventions and identify and prioritize patient and family strengths, needs, and priorities.
• Recognize the normal course of illness in the assigned patient population and respond appropriately to deviations.
• Communicate patient information and thoroughly document therapist actions and the plan of care.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring.
• Deliver patient care appropriate to age-specific and other population needs.

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.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time