Acute Care OT: Help Patients Regain Independence Daily

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist for the Acute Care setting. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create personalized treatment plans that promote independence and recovery during hospitalization.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, designing therapy plans, educating families, fitting orthotics, and recommending adaptive equipment to maximize safety and function.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• 2 years clinical experience in occupational therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans with meaningful, functional goals.
• Provide occupational therapy interventions to improve daily activities.
• Educate patients and families on exercises, programs, and recovery strategies.
• Design and fit orthotic devices and train patients in use.
• Recommend adaptive equipment to enhance safety and independence.
• Monitor progress, document outcomes, and adjust care plans as needed.
• Deliver age-appropriate, patient-centered care per department standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other staff to ensure care quality.
• Support care across WakeMed Rehabilitation continuum when required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree Occupational Therapy

Job description

WakeMed is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist for the Acute Care setting. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create personalized treatment plans that promote independence and recovery during hospitalization.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, designing therapy plans, educating families, fitting orthotics, and recommending adaptive equipment to maximize safety and function.