Occupational Therapist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women\u2019s Mental Health Institute in Charlotte, NC seeks an occupational therapist to provide outpatient therapy for patients recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or neurological conditions.

You will evaluate patient needs, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, track progress, document outcomes, educate patients and families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support independence.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Clear communication with patients, families, and care team.
• Proficiency in accurate clinical documentation and progress monitoring.
• Patient-centered approach focused on functional recovery.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient needs and assess functional limitations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Track patient progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Document patient care and outcomes according to clinical standards.
• Educate patients and families on strategies to improve daily function.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support independence.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Documentation

Patient-centered care

Job description

Provides outpatient occupational therapy for patients recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or neurological conditions.

Key duties

• Evaluate patient needs and assess functional limitations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Track patient progress and adjust interventions as needed
• Document patient care and outcomes according to clinical standards
• Educate patients and families on strategies to improve daily function
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support independence

Required Qualifications/skills

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and care team
• Proficiency in accurate clinical documentation and progress monitoring
• Patient-centered approach focused on functional recovery