Occupational Therapist - Elevate Geriatric Rehab

Lifepoint Health®; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

PTO & leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join the rehabilitation team. The OT will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to adult and geriatric inpatients, coordinating with assistants, technicians, and students to maintain high standards of practice.

Responsibilities include initiating interventions, reassessing progress, documenting outcomes, and collaborating with physicians to optimize therapy plans in a busy medical rehabilitation program.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT in North Carolina with a degree in occupational therapy.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire as required.
• Strong critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment.

Responsibilities

• Assumes supervision duties for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants and staff as needed.
• Assesses patients and initiates OT interventions with interdisciplinary teams.
• Observes treatment effects and suggests physician-initiated changes.
• Performs patient assessments and regular reassessments; handles QI scoring.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Active NC Occupational Therapist License

AHA BLS within 30 days

Job description

Harris Regional Hospital is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join the rehabilitation team. The OT will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to adult and geriatric inpatients, coordinating with assistants, technicians, and students to maintain high standards of practice.

Responsibilities include initiating interventions, reassessing progress, documenting outcomes, and collaborating with physicians to optimize therapy plans in a busy medical rehabilitation program.