Occupational Therapist - Acute, Therapy Float Team, PRN

600 Advocate Health, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Float premium

Job summary

Advocate Health's Acute Care & Inpatient Rehab Therapy Float Team in the Charlotte area provides occupational therapy across adult acute care and inpatient rehab settings. OT professionals share coverage across hospital sites, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care and promote independence.

The role involves evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, and education across a broad patient age range, with float premiums for eligible hours and

Qualifications

• Active OT license in the state of employment.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Ability to provide OT services across multiple care settings.
• Strong communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct OT services to patients across age spectrum.
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care.
• Implement treatment interventions and educate patients and caregivers.
• Coordinate with care teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain required documentation and adhere to regulatory guidelines.
• Support discharge planning with home programs and equipment recommendations.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Documentation skills

Occupational therapy assessment

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Department: Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN / Variable.

Float Level II requirements: inpatient coverage to multiple hospital sites in greater than 45-mile radius, as well as multiple care setting coverage (IRF, Acute, ED, OP, SNF). Float premium applied to hours worked.

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

The Acute Care & Inpatient Rehab Therapy Float Team at Atrium Health provides specialized therapy coverage across adult acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings throughout the Greater Charlotte market. Occupational Therapists on the float team work across multiple hospital and rehabilitation sites, supporting patients with complex medical and post‑acute needs. This role offers broad clinical exposure, close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care in dynamic care environments. Float Pool teammates are eligible for an additional float pool premium.

Job Description

Provides direct occupational therapy services to patients across the age spectrum, as appropriate. Evaluates patients, interprets assessments, establishes individualized plans of care, and implements appropriate treatment interventions within scope of practice to restore function, prevent disability, and promote maximum independence. May provide occupational therapy services under direct access when permitted by state licensure. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and caregivers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.

Major Responsibilities

Age-Appropriate Patient Care Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served across the lifespan. Applies principles of growth and development, interprets age‑specific clinical data, and delivers care in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and job standards.

Patient Evaluation and Care Planning Interprets medical records and provider referrals and evaluates patients’ physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities as they relate to activities of daily living. Develops individualized plans of care using evidence‑based interventions in accordance with applicable state Occupational Therapy Practice Acts. Provides, recommends, and/or fabricates assistive devices, adaptive strategies, splints, or orthoses to enhance functional independence. Recommends next levels of care, directs support staff as applicable, supervises occupational therapy assistants in accordance with state practice standards, and ensures quality outcomes.

Treatment Implementation Implements therapeutic interventions including, but not limited to, patient/caregiver education, therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, balance and coordination activities, sensory motor development, modalities, compensatory strategies, and retraining in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living (e.g., cooking, housework, medication management, money management, fine motor coordination, and functional grasp). Identifies and addresses factors affecting patient comfort and well‑being and demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of all interventions utilized.

Goal Setting and Outcome Monitoring Establishes functional goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers and monitors progress to enhance functional outcomes. Modifies treatment plans based on patient response. Communicates progress and plans of care with providers, clinical staff, referral sources, and interdisciplinary teams. Coordinates patient schedules as needed.

Patient and Caregiver Education Provides education to patients and caregivers based on identified needs, preferences, and learning barriers. Educates on diagnosis, progress toward goals, treatment interventions, and home programs. Supports patient discharge by providing written instructions and recommending appropriate equipment to promote continued function and independence.

Professional Communication Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with patients, caregivers, providers, staff, and external customers. Responds to staff inquiries, promotes open communication, informs supervisors of issues and resolutions, and may participate in patient care conferences and multidisciplinary meetings to support coordinated care.

Documentation and Compliance Completes required documentation including evaluations, progress notes, patient and caregiver education records, team conference documentation, discharge summaries, and billing charges. Ensures timely, accurate documentation in compliance with insurance guidelines, regulatory requirements, departmental policies, ICD coding standards, and established productivity expectations.

Environment and Safety Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly treatment environment. Ensures equipment is cleaned, properly placed, and maintained in good working condition.

Professional Development Pursues ongoing professional growth through continuing education, departmental in‑services, and review of professional literature.

Operational Improvement Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes and service quality. Identifies opportunities for clinical and operational improvements, contributes to process development, and manages assigned caseloads while communicating coverage needs and assisting with coverage based on departmental and regional requirements.

Float Responsibilities Meets all requirements for Level 2 participation in the Enterprise Float Program and applicable Human Resources policies. Demonstrates the ability to practice competently across assigned departments and/or locations and adapt to varying clinical and operational environments based on organizational needs.

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution required. Master of Occupational Therapy preferred or educational requirements commensurate with date of graduation.

Certification / Licensure

Active Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of employment. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers. Maintains continuing education requirements in accordance with applicable state professional standards.

Work Experience

Not specified

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Intermediate computer proficiency. Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to perform basic office functions. Compliance with HIPAA requirements and appropriate handling of protected health information. Completion of all required competency assessments related to patient care and site standards.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday. Ability to lift: Up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, Up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead, Carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height for reasonable distances. Ability to push/pull up to 30 lbs. of force. Ability to perform sliding transfers of up to 150 lbs. with assistance. Repetitive hand use for grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation. Functional sensory abilities to support effective communication and demonstration of activities. Exposure to blood, body fluids, electrical, and chemical hazards; ability to wear PPE as required. May require travel and home visits. Primarily indoor work environment with occasional outdoor exposure. Operates equipment necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education: None specified. Certification / Licensure: None specified. Experience: None specified. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: None specified.

Our Commitment to You

• 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.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not‑for‑profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it.

Inspiring Professionals

With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care

We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care