Occupational Therapist (FR)

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health Medical Center in North Carolina seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess, plan, and implement OT treatments aligned with patient goals and medical conditions.

The staff therapist will document care per guidelines, develop treatment plans, collaborate with the care team, and support patient recovery across a hospital/rehabilitation setting. NBCOT certification and NC licensure eligibility are required, with at least one year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina (OT).
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program (Bachelor/Master/Doctoral).
• NBCOT certification must be obtained or be eligible for NC licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan occupational therapy treatments.
• Execute OT interventions and monitor progress within a care plan.
• Maintain patient care documentation in accordance with guidelines.
• Collaborate with the care team to support patient recovery.

Skills

Team collaboration

Continuing education

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctoral in Occupational Therapy

OT licensure or NCBOT eligibility

NBCOT certification

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for assessment, treatment planning and execution of Occupational Therapy treatments. These services are based on the patient/family preferences and the developmental needs, medical conditions and diseases as they affect patient care and recovery. The staff therapist will be responsible for maintaining patient care documentation and adherence to documentation guidelines. The staff therapist shall provide patient care following development of a treatment plan completed considering the patient's problems as related to occupational performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Current OT (FR) Minimum Position Requirements Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy with a Bachelor's, Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Progressive and dynamic knowledge of Occupational Therapy and a willingness to participate in continuing education, to remain current in new theories of treatment.
• Ability to work with other health care professionals in a manner that will ensure continued cooperative efforts is required.
• Must have successfully passed the exam administered by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). OT licensure or eligible with State of North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT).
• At least one year of experience in a hospital or rehabilitation type setting is required to be employed in a Flat Rate Occupational Therapist position.

ECU Health

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.