Occupational Therapist- Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients, plan programs, and document progress to improve functional independence. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team and families, aligning with current OT practice standards.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, NC licensure, and BLS certification, with a Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current NC OT licensure.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs using evaluation tools and clinical observations.
• Develop treatment plans with goals and methods to achieve them.
• Provide OT services and supervise OTAs as needed.
• Document therapy activities and patient progress.

Skills

English language

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

**Facility**Cape Fear Valley Medical Center**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**Occupational Therapy**Job Family**Allied Health**Work Shift**Days (United States of America)**Summary**Provide 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 Functions**The 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 way* Develop treatment plans, including goals and methods to achieve identified goals* Provide goal-directed treatment consistent with current OT practice standards and/or ensure OTAs deliver goal-directed services appropriately* Select and use learning strategies to share occupational therapy treatment choices and outcomes with patients, family, care team and consumers* Effectively use available information sources to report therapy activities and patient performances* Demonstrate expanding mastery of clinical concepts and techniques to match the needs of patient care assignments and/or program development* Promote growth and development while evaluating performance and maintaining standards of assigned individuals* Comply with department and institutional policies and procedures and assist with organizational improvement projects* Authorized to have access to medications within his/her scope of practice* Crosstrain in other settings to provide coverage as needed* Other duties as assigned# **Minimum Qualifications**The 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 required* Master's degree preferred* Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina required* BLS certification required## **Work Experience**:* None## **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:* Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language* Strong interpersonal skills* Good written and verbal ability* Exercises flexibility, good clinical judgment and problem-solving skills* Works effectively in a team-oriented environment* Demonstrates respect in all communication* Problem solves in an ethical and effective manner## **Physical Requirements**:* Ability to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient status* Ability to utilize proper body mechanics when examining or delivering care* Ability to transfer and transport patients of various body weight and composition* Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit and walk frequently* Ability to demonstrate proper use of and manipulate equipment**Required Licenses and Certifications**OT/L - NC Board Of Occupational TherapyCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityFor exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.