Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab Lead

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct, and administer OT programs after physician referral. The role involves supervising OT staff, conducting patient assessments, and coordinating care to restore function and independence.

You will document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge plans, while communicating results to the medical team and supporting patient and family education for home programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in OT from an accredited OT program.
• Applicable state OT license required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises OT staff and students involved in patient care.
• Evaluates patients and develops care plans to restore function and independence.
• Documents evaluations, progress, and discharge notes.
• Re-evaluates patients and adjusts goals as status changes.
• Communicates progress to physicians and plan care through discharge planning.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in OT

OT state license

BLS certification

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct, and administer OT programs after physician referral. The role involves supervising OT staff, conducting patient assessments, and coordinating care to restore function and independence.

You will document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge plans, while communicating results to the medical team and supporting patient and family education for home programs.