Occupational Therapist, Float

Atrium Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 79,456 - 119,184; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance program

Job summary

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for inpatient rehabilitation. The role involves comprehensive therapeutic patient care for neonatal through geriatric patients, documentation, and participating in program development to improve clinical outcomes.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, a current state license, and BCLS certification, with relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the applicable state.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care assessment and treatment.
• Maintains accurate documentation.
• Meets department financial and productivity standards.
• Participates in process management to optimize quality and efficiency of services.
• Promotes professional development and education of other health care workers and provides representation on committees.
• Leads staff and/or program development projects in strategic effectiveness, clinical outcomes, or financial performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Department: 37648 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Inpatient Rehabilitation: Physical & Occupational Therapy

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full Time, 40 hour position, Mon-Fri with rotating weekend coverage

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Position Highlights

• Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,500 in Relocation Assistance (for qualified candidates)

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the applicable state.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

What You'll Do

• Provides patient care assessment and treatment.
• Maintains accurate documentation.
• Meets department financial and productivity standards.
• Participates in process management to optimize quality and efficiency of services.
• Promotes professional development and education of other health care workers and provides representation on committees.
• Leads staff and/or program development projects in the areas of strategic effectiveness, clinical outcomes, clinical competency, or financial performance.
• Communicates effectively. Networks within the occupational therapy profession, other health care professions, and within the community.
• Provides appropriate patient care in accordance with age/developmental guidelines.

Skills/Qualifications

• Communicates professionally with physicians, nurses, other health care providers and provides quality care for patients.
• Ability to communicate with patients of all age groups appropriate to the level of comprehension, Knowledge, clinical skills and understanding of the patient throughout the entire span of life.
• Demonstrates leadership skills required to manage self and teams to accomplish department goals.
• Flexible.
• Ability to work effectively with the team.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

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.

Job Description

Provides comprehensive therapeutic patient care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to ensure positive patient outcomes. Educates the patient, significant others, and other health care providers to assure continuity of the patient care plan. Interacts with other departments and members of the medical team in developing and implementing interdisciplinary patient care plans to ensure comprehensive medical care. Supervises occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students to develop their clinical skills and ensure the delivery of quality patient care. Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills required to lead staff and/or program development projects in the areas of strategic effectiveness, clinical outcomes, clinical competency, or financial performance.