Occupational Therapist- Full Time Days

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide OT services, including assessment, treatment planning, and program implementation to increase patients' functional independence. You will document and communicate progress to the care team and families, while maintaining OT standards and department policies.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, NC OT licensure, and BLS certification; a Master's degree is

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Good written and verbal ability
• Flexible, with sound clinical judgment and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of patients using evaluation tools and clinical observations.
• Develop treatment plans with goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Provide goal-directed occupational therapy and supervise OTAs as needed.
• Communicate treatment choices and outcomes with patients, families, and care teams.
• Ensure compliance with department policies and assist with program development.

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentOccupational TherapyJob FamilyAllied HealthWork ShiftDays (United States of America)SummaryProvide occupational therapy services to patients, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, and related documentation and communication to increase the patients’ functional independence.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Assess the needs of the patient using evaluation tools and clinical observations administered in a reliable wayDevelop treatment plans, including goals and methods to achieve identified goalsProvide goal-directed treatment consistent with current OT practice standards and/or ensure OTAs deliver goal-directed services appropriatelySelect and use learning strategies to share occupational therapy treatment choices and outcomes with patients, family, care team and consumersEffectively use available information sources to report therapy activities and patient performancesDemonstrate expanding mastery of clinical concepts and techniques to match the needs of patient care assignments and/or program developmentPromote growth and development while evaluating performance and maintaining standards of assigned individualsComply with department and institutional policies and procedures and assist with organizational improvement projectsAuthorized to have access to medications within his/her scope of practiceCrosstrain in other settings to provide coverage as neededOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited academic institution requiredMaster’s degree preferredCurrent licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina requiredBLS certification requiredWork Experience:NoneKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageStrong interpersonal skillsGood written and verbal abilityExercises flexibility, good clinical judgment and problem-solving skillsWorks effectively in a team-oriented environmentDemonstrates respect in all communicationProblem solves in an ethical and effective mannerPhysical Requirements:Ability to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient statusAbility to utilize proper body mechanics when examining or delivering careAbility to transfer and transport patients of various body weight and compositionAbility to stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit and walk frequentlyAbility to demonstrate proper use of and manipulate equipmentRequired Licenses and CertificationsOT/L - NC Board Of Occupational TherapyCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity