Occupational Therapist - O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide specialized services to residents with neurocognitive disorders. This role involves developing tailored treatment plans, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and enhancing residents' quality of life through effective interventions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Occupational Therapy, focusing on individuals with complex medical and behavioral needs. Join this compassionate team and make a significant impact on the lives of those who require specialized care and support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Occupational Therapy with neurocognitive diagnoses.
• License to practice is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment plans to improve musculoskeletal and neuromuscular functioning.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for resident care.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Assessment and Intervention

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team

Adaptive Equipment Training

Person-Centered Care

Education

License to practice as an Occupational Therapist in North Carolina

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

This position provides Occupational Therapy services to residents diagnosed with neuro-cognitive disorders who are medically fragile and cannot be served by a community nursing home. This includes individuals with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, Alzheimer's, other Dementias, Huntington's, and Parkinson's, many with significant medical issues and developmental disabilities with physical anomalies affecting range of motion and motor skills. Responsibilities include completing assessments and annual updates, identifying needs in positioning, recommending or designing adaptations to support residents' functionality in self-help skills and activities of daily living, maintaining mobility, and participating in the dysphagia assessment team. The Occupational Therapist (OT) develops treatment plans to improve musculoskeletal and neuromuscular functioning, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop Person-Centered Habilitation or Care plans tailored to each resident, and provides staff training on adaptive equipment, safe transfers, and life skills to enhance residents' quality of life.

About O'Berry Neuro Medical Treatment Center:

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“O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is a specialized skilled nursing facility focused on maintaining the quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive disorders, with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs, whose level of support extends beyond what can be provided by family or community living settings.”

Additional responsibilities include:

• Applying effective Occupational Therapy principles and techniques to develop treatments that enhance musculoskeletal and neuromuscular health in this population.
• Utilizing sensory modality strategies and procedures for residents with neurocognitive disorders such as autism or dementia.
• Developing adaptations for individuals with limited range of motion and severe motor impairments.
• Collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team, guardians, and direct care staff.
• Training staff in safe lifting, transfer techniques, and the use of adaptive equipment.
• Applying person-centered Occupational Therapy interventions and supports.
• Working with the Swallow Team (Dietitians, SLPs, and other OTs) to develop successful oral feeding strategies through adaptive equipment and positioning.

Management Preferences:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions with residents having neurocognitive diagnoses, developmental and intellectual delays, and limited verbal skills.

Qualifications may also be met through an equivalent combination of education and experience. For details, see oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide.

License to practice as an Occupational Therapist in North Carolina is required.

North Carolina State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing, criminal background checks, and adherence to the facility's Vaccination Policy. Tobacco and vapor product use are prohibited on campus. Due to high application volume, application status updates are available via your online account, and applicants will be contacted by phone or email for interviews or notifications of vacancy status. For technical assistance, contact the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Communication regarding application status will be via email only.