Acute Care Occupational Therapist (PRN, Weekend Coverage)

600 Advocate Health, Inc.; Goodsonville (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health Lincoln Acute Care Therapy team is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist (PRN). The role supports a hospital setting, collaborating with physicians, nurses, PTs, SLPs, and case management to deliver evidence-based OT evaluations and treatments.

Weekend coverage aligns with census fluctuations and staffing needs. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, independent evaluation, and discharge planning, ensuring effective home programs and education for patients and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers OT programs upon physician referral.
• Plans and conducts OT to restore function and independence.
• Supervises OT assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers.
• Evaluates patients and develops care plans with modalities and education.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, education, and discharge notes.
• Re-evaluates patients as status changes and adjusts goals.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in OT

State OT license

BLS certification

Job description

Advocate Health Lincoln Acute Care Therapy team is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist (PRN). The role supports a hospital setting, collaborating with physicians, nurses, PTs, SLPs, and case management to deliver evidence-based OT evaluations and treatments.

Weekend coverage aligns with census fluctuations and staffing needs. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, independent evaluation, and discharge planning, ensuring effective home programs and education for patients and