Occupational Therapist, Full Time

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Memorial Hospital in North Carolina is seeking an Occupational Therapist to perform evaluations and provide therapy services as ordered by a physician. You will develop and administer treatment programs to maximize patient function and independence, working independently within policy and practice standards. Schedule includes Mon.–Thu.

8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Fri. 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, with orientation addressing pediatric to geriatric populations. Prior health-care facility experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in NC as an Occupational Therapist or eligible for state licensure.
• CPR certification required; must obtain within 30 days if not certified.
• Competency-based orientation covering pediatric, adult, and geriatric needs.
• Home Health experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a health care facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy evaluations and therapy services to patients as ordered by a physician.
• Develop and administer OT treatment programs to maximize function and independence.

Skills

Independent worker

CPR certification

Education

North Carolina Occupational Therapist licensure

Job description

Rehab - Works independently to provide occupational therapy evaluations and therapy services to patients as ordered by a physician, consistent with agency policies and procedures, standards of practice, and regulations as directed by theRehab Director of IredellMemorial Hospital. Develops and administers occupational therapy treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation of physically disabled patients and to maximize function and independence.

IHH - Works independently to provide occupational therapy evaluations and therapy services to patients as ordered by a physician, consistent with agency policies and procedures, standards of practice, and regulations as directed by the Executive Director and Team Coordinator. Develops and administers occupational therapy treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation of physically disabled patients and to maximize function and independence.

Schedule: Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri. 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Requirements

• Rehab - Current licensure in NC as an Occupational Therapist or state licensure examination eligible.
• CPR certification required. If not currently certified, must obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a competency based orientation which includes age and population specific skills for the area of practice in which the OT will be working, and addresses the growth and development needs for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• IHH - Current licensure in North Carolina as an Occupational Therapist.
• Home Health experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a health care facility

Physical Requirements

• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.