Acute Care Occupational Therapist – Collaborative Rehab Team

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Carolinas Medical Center Acute Care Rehabilitation Team in Charlotte, NC. You will evaluate, plan, and administer OT services for patients in inpatient acute care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to restore function and independence.

Responsibilities include direct patient therapy seven days a week, documenting progress, and coordinating discharge planning to ensure safe transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Applicable state license to practice OT is required.
• BLS certification per policy guidelines is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct OT services in inpatient acute care seven days a week, including holidays.
• Evaluates patients and develops individualized care plans to restore function and independence.
• Supervises OT Assistants, Rehab Technicians, volunteers and students.
• Communicates evaluations and progress to physicians and care team, coordinating discharge planning.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes, and related charges.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy

State OT license

BLS certification

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Carolinas Medical Center Acute Care Rehabilitation Team in Charlotte, NC. You will evaluate, plan, and administer OT services for patients in inpatient acute care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to restore function and independence.

Responsibilities include direct patient therapy seven days a week, documenting progress, and coordinating discharge planning to ensure safe transitions.