Hand Therapy OT (CHT) - Outpatient

Areté Health PT; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Arete Health is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist to provide patient‑centered OT services in a fast‑paced outpatient setting in Wilmington, NC. You will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment plans while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s/Doctorate in OT, active OT license, CPR certification, and solid experience in outpatient care. You will maintain documentation, educate patients, and participate in quality initiatives, contributing

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active state Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility).
• Previous outpatient experience preferred but not required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong clinical reasoning and evidence‑based treatment skills in outpatient OT.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team members.
• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain timely, accurate documentation.
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced outpatient setting with diverse patient populations.
• Familiarity with therapy equipment, adaptive devices, and standard therapeutic techniques.
• Proficiency with EMR systems (Prompt experience a plus).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess functional abilities, deficits, and patient goals.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic activities, manual therapy, modalities, ADL retraining, cognitive/perceptual training, and functional work‑related tasks.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, safety, and self‑management strategies.
• Collaborate with physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, and support staff to coordinate holistic patient care.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, and progress reports accurately and in compliance with regulatory and payer standards.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to maximize functional outcomes.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Maintain licensure, continuing education, and professional competence per state and organizational requirements.
• Uphold Arete Health’s culture by delivering exceptional service, promoting teamwork, and supporting clinic operations.

Skills

Outpatient experience

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Caseload management

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

OT license (active)

Tools

EMR systems

Therapy equipment

Job description

Arete Health is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist to provide patient‑centered OT services in a fast‑paced outpatient setting in Wilmington, NC. You will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment plans while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s/Doctorate in OT, active OT license, CPR certification, and solid experience in outpatient care. You will maintain documentation, educate patients, and participate in quality initiatives, contributing