Lymphedema OT — Outpatient Rehab Specialist

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Carolinas Rehabilitation Pineville outpatient clinic is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and create individualized care plans within a collaborative team. You will deliver patient care aligned with age-specific needs and document progress accurately.

Responsibilities include leading clinical activities, planning discharges, and mentoring staff. A state OT license and BLS certification are required, with lymphedema experience highly desired for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents patient's medical, mental and emotional needs at admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Develops and implements a plan of care to meet patient and family needs, including discharge planning and utilization of 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 assessments and perform therapy activities; evaluates intervention effectiveness.
• Identifies normal course of illness in the assigned patient population and intervenes when deviations occur.
• Communicates patient information and thoroughly documents therapist's actions and plan of care.
• Provides clinical leadership and mentoring.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

State license to practice Occupational Therapy

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification

Job description

Advocate Health’s Carolinas Rehabilitation Pineville outpatient clinic is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and create individualized care plans within a collaborative team. You will deliver patient care aligned with age-specific needs and document progress accurately.

Responsibilities include leading clinical activities, planning discharges, and mentoring staff. A state OT license and BLS certification are required, with lymphedema experience highly desired for