Hand Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehab

aah; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Atrium Health Gateway Outpatient Rehabilitation unit seeks a full‑time Occupational Therapist to deliver high‑quality outpatient therapy. You will assess patients, develop plans of care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to restore function and independence.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, active state OT license, and BLS certification, with work spanning outpatient rehabilitation in the north Charlotte area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Applicable state license for Occupational Therapy is required.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents patient's medical, mental and emotional needs at admission and on an on-going basis.
• Develops and implements a plan of care to meet patient and family needs, including discharge planning and utilization of available resources.
• Acts as patient advocate; treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care in a safe and timely manner.
• Demonstrates clinical reasoning and skills to conduct accurate clinical assessments and patient care activities; evaluates effectiveness of interventions.
• Identifies the normal course of illness and intervenes appropriately.
• Communicates patient information and thoroughly documents therapist's actions and plan of care.
• Provides clinical leadership and mentoring.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

State license for Occupational Therapy

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Job description

Department

05602 GCMG Carolinas Rehab: Gateway Ct. - Outpatient Rehabilitation

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hou rs Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Hours will be based on patient volume and needs. Office is open Monday - Thursday 7:30-6 and Friday 7:30-4:30.

Pay Range

$33.05 - $49.60

Atrium Health Physical Therapy Gateway Outpatient clinic is part of Atrium Health's comprehensive rehabilitation network, servicing the north Charlotte area, providing high‑quality outpatient therapy focused on functional recovery and patient independence. Occupational Therapists at Gateway are essential members of an interdisciplinary care team, collaborating closely with physical therapists, providers, and support staff to deliver coordinated, evidence‑based care.

This role supports a diverse outpatient population, with preference given to candidates with hand therapy experience or a strong interest in upper‑extremity rehabilitation, contributing specialized skills to team‑based care plans that help patients return to meaningful daily activities-supported by Atrium Health's culture of collaboration, clinical excellence, and professional growth.

This position will support outpatient rehab locations in the north Charlotte area.

Essential Functions

• Assesses and documents patient's medical, mental and emotional needs at admission and on an on-going basis.
• Develops and implements a plan of care to meet patient and family needs, to include discharge planning and utilization of available resources.
• Acts as patient advocate; treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care in a safe and timely manner.
• Demonstrates clinical reasoning, coupled with clinical skills to conduct accurate clinical assessments and perform patient care activities; evaluates effectiveness of therapy interventions, identifies and prioritizes patient/family strengths, needs and priorities.
• Identifies the normal course of illness in assigned patient population recognizing and intervening appropriately when deviations occur.
• Communicates patient information and thoroughly documents therapist's actions and plan of care.
• Provides clinical leadership and mentoring.

Physical Requirements

Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast‑paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy program required.
• Applicable state license for Occupational Therapy required.
• Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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