Occupational Therapist, Full Time

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, NC seeks an Occupational Therapist to independently provide evaluations and therapy services as ordered by a physician, working within agency policies and standards of practice.

The OT will develop and administer treatment programs to help physically disabled patients regain function and independence, with a schedule of Mon-Thurs 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Fri 8:00 AM–1:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in NC as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility for licensure.
• CPR certification required. If not certified, must obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical assessment

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.