Occupational Therapist

Mission Health; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with 100% match

Education assistance

Employee health assistance fund

Colleague recognition program

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team in Highlands, NC. This role involves evaluating patients, developing care plans, and providing therapeutic support. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid North Carolina license. Opportunities for new graduates are welcomed. The job offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina license to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Clinical affiliations with acute care procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop care plans.
• Provide treatment interventions according to laws and ethics.
• Assess and evaluate functional status of patients.
• Communicate changes in patients' conditions.

Skills

Patient interaction

Therapeutic communication

Care plan development

Rehabilitative techniques

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as an Occupational Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Highlands-Cashiers Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as an Occupational Therapist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Position Summary: Evaluates patients, develops care plan to treat patients, uses procedures and techniques to change condition/function consistent with the rehabilitation diagnosis and prognosis, supervises and coordinates therapeutic care and communicates evaluation results to patients, families and appropriate staff. Teaches and mentors other staff and participates in the management of resources for patient care and organizational improvement. May provide services off-site within the scope of the job description as needed by the department.

What you will do in this role:

• You will provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• You will assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status. You will participate in patient placement and in the development of the total plan of care.
• You will provide purposeful and skilled interaction care. You will use procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care.
• You will observe and report patient’s reaction to treatment and changes in patient’s condition.
• You will communicate pertinent payor needs/requirements to physician, treatment team, patient and patient’s family in a timely manner.
• You will prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.

What qualifications you will need:

• Required Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy
• Preferred Education: None
• Required License: Current North Carolina license to practice Occupational Therapy
• Preferred License: None
• Required Experience: None required – new graduate eligible
• Preferred Experience: Clinical affiliations having a wide variety of acute care procedures, especially orthopedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary and care of burns/open wounds are helpful.

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is a community hospital serving Macon, Jackson and the surrounding counties. Located between the towns of Highlands and Cashiers, the hospital offers 24/7 emergency care, acute inpatient care, rehabilitation, as well as long-term care through Eckerd Living Center. Ambulatory services are also available, including therapy services and primary care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.