Occupational Therapist, Inpatient

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered OT services in inpatient Rehabilitation and Acute Care settings. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and state licensure, with opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team and diverse care environments.

You will perform specialized assessments, develop therapy plans, and collaborate with families to support child development across multiple settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• One year of experience in occupational therapy.
• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State with current licensure.
• CPR Certification renewed every two years.
• Valid applicable state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized tests (e.g., manual muscle testing, goniometry) and teach OT procedures to patients, families and health staff.
• Performs individual and comprehensive evaluations with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides written diagnostic findings to be included in the team plan.
• Plans intervention strategies and communicates with families about child strengths and weaknesses; work may be in homes, agencies, preschools or clinics.
• Provides OT treatment services including neuro-developmental and sensory-motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming and equipment demonstration.
• Documents goals, objectives and progress; participates in IFSP as needed.
• Reviews clinical records for quality assurance; attends workshops to update instruments/tools.
• Attends scheduled staff, CDSA, or other committee meetings as needed.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in OT

One year experience

Licensed OT

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• One year of experience in occupational therapy.
• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of applicable state with current licensure.
• CPR Certification every two years.
• Valid applicable state driver's license.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the performance of specialized tests, such as manual muscle testing, goniometry and teaching occupational therapy procedures to the patient, family and other health personnel.
• Performs both individual and comprehensive evaluations with multidisciplinary team members. Provides written summary of diagnostic findings to be incorporated into team plan.
• Plans intervention strategies and communicates effectively with families regarding the child's strengths and weaknesses; work may be performed in homes, agencies, preschools or clinics.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment services including neuro-developmental and sensory motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming, equipment demonstration, or other treatment modality to enhance sensory motor functioning and general developmental status.
• Provides documentation of goals and objectives for therapy as well as the course and progress of interventions with the patient. Participates in IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) as needed.
• Participates in chart review of clinical records for quality assurance. Attend relevant workshops and update instruments/tools to ensure most beneficial practices for population served.
• Attends scheduled staff, CDSA, or other committee meetings as needed.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday-Friday, 40 hours.

This position will split Inpatient Rehabilitation and Acute Care on the Winston Campus. Both units operate 7 days per week so there are weekend expectations, approx 1-2 per month with accompanied comp days. Operating hours are 8-5 with flexibility for earlier or later start times per department needs and leadership approval.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.