Acute OT: Sign-On Bonus & Impactful Rehab

Lifepoint Health®; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for our rehab team. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available with a 2-year commitment. Schedule options include Day Shift, Weekday, Weekends, or PRN-As Needed.

Join a dedicated team delivering adult and geriatric rehab services with a focus on safety and patient-centered care. Active NC OT license and BLS required; growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Active NC Occupational Therapist License
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for care of patients treated by OT staff and students; may orient staff and assume supervisor duties when qualified.
• Assesses patients’ needs; initiates appropriate OT interventions; collaborates with the rehab team to maintain standards.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effects; recommends changes to physicians as needed.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and timely QoI scoring for adult and geriatric rehab patients.
• Assesses pain and provides interventions to reduce pain while contacting physicians for needed changes.
• Ensures safe patient care and minimizes medical errors in all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in OT

Job description

Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for our rehab team. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available with a 2-year commitment. Schedule options include Day Shift, Weekday, Weekends, or PRN-As Needed.

Join a dedicated team delivering adult and geriatric rehab services with a focus on safety and patient-centered care. Active NC OT license and BLS required; growth opportunities available.