Occupational Therapist, Float

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center’s Inpatient Rehabilitation unit. The role requires a degree in Occupational Therapy, an active OT license, and BLS certification, with 40 hours per week, M-F 8-5 and one weekend per month with comp days.

You will evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized plans, coordinate with the care team, document thoroughly, and participate in continuous education and

Qualifications

• OT degree required and active license in state(s) of employment
• Master of Occupational Therapy preferred or education commensurate with graduation date
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers
• Maintains continuing education per state standards

Responsibilities

• Age-Appropriate patient care across lifespan
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care using evidence-based interventions
• Implement treatment interventions including education, exercise, mobility training, and ADL/IADL strategies
• Set functional goals and monitor progress with care team
• Educate patients and caregivers and support discharge planning
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and billing accurately and timely
• Maintain clean, safe treatment environment and ensure equipment functioning
• Participate in continuing education and quality-improvement initiatives
• Meet float program requirements across departments as needed

Skills

Active OT license

BLS certification

Continuing education

Communication skills

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Master of Occupational Therapy preferred

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: M-F 8-5, Weekend coverage expectation is 1 weekend per month with accompanied comp days

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Education

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution required.
• Master of Occupational Therapy preferred or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
• Active Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
• Maintains continuing education in accordance with applicable state professional standards

What You’ll Do

• Age-Appropriate Patient Care: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served across the lifespan. Applies principles of growth and development, assesses age-specific data reflective of patient status, 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 as appropriate to enhance functional independence. Recommends next levels of care, directs support staff as applicable, supervises occupational therapy assistants within scope of practice, and ensures quality outcomes.
• Treatment Implementation: Implements treatment interventions that may include patient/caregiver education, therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, balance and coordination activities, sensory motor development, modalities, and compensatory techniques for activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living (e.g., cooking, housework, medication management, money management, fine motor coordination, and functional grasp). Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications for all interventions utilized and addresses factors impacting patient comfort and well-being.
• Goal Setting and Outcome Monitoring: Establishes functional goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers and monitors patient progress to optimize functional outcomes. Adjusts treatment plans based on patient response and communicates progress and care plans to providers, clinical staff, referral sources, and other disciplines. Coordinates patient schedules with interdisciplinary teams as needed.
• Patient and Caregiver Education: Provides education to patients and caregivers based on identified needs, learning preferences, and barriers. Educates patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress toward goals, treatment interventions, and home programs. Supports discharge planning through written instructions and equipment recommendations to promote continued functional independence.
• Professional Communication: Communicates professionally and timely with patients, caregivers, providers, staff, and external partners. Responds to 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 education records, team conference documentation, discharge summaries, and billing charges. Ensures documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with insurance, regulatory, and departmental requirements, including ICD coding and productivity standards.
• Environment and Safety: Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly treatment environment. Ensures equipment is properly cleaned, stored, and maintained in good working order.
• Professional Development: Participates in continuing education, departmental in-services, and professional literature review to maintain and enhance clinical competence.
• Operational Improvement: Engages in performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service quality. Identifies opportunities for clinical and operational efficiencies, participates in process improvement activities, and manages assigned caseload while communicating coverage needs and assisting with coverage as departmental or regional needs dictate.
• Float Responsibilities: Meets all requirements outlined for Level 1 participation in the Enterprise Float Program and applicable Human Resources policies. Demonstrates the ability to practice competently across assigned departments and locations and to adapt to varying clinical and operational environments based on organizational needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate computer proficiency
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to perform basic office functions
• Complies with HIPAA and appropriately manages protected health information
• Successfully completes all required competency assessments related to patient care

Disclaimer

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by leadership.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

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 6 million 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 $6 billion in annual community benefits.