Occupational Therapist, Opt 2B-STR

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and implement functional treatment plans across the rehab continuum. The role includes patient education, exercise/activity programs, and use of adaptive equipment.

The position covers Acute Care Rehab, Rehab Hospital, Outpatient Rehab and may require additional areas as assigned. Licensure in good standing is required and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy is needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• 2 years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish effective treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care across rehab continuum.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and adaptive equipment.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Patient education

Exercise prescription

Orthotics

Adaptive equipment

Direct patient care

Education

Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services by evaluating patients, establishing and implementing effective treatment plans with functional treatment goals, providing patient education and exercise/activity programs, constructing appropriate orthotic devices and educating in use of adaptive equipment. Position is responsible for observing, evaluating and documenting the results of treatment interventions and modifying the treatment plan accordingly and provides age specific direct patient care according to the department's scope of service.

The Option 2 Occupational Therapist will work in all areas of the rehab continuum: Acute Care Rehab Services (Raleigh/Cary), Rehab Hospital, Outpatient Rehab and other areas as assigned. Populations served include stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, other neurological issues, as well as post-surgical orthopedics, cardiac, multi-trauma and debility for both adult and pediatric populations. This position is in the Therapy Services Supplemental Pool and has minimum shift availability requirements per calendar year.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

Licensure

Licensed Occupational Therapist Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy Or Master's Degree Occupational Therapy Required

Experience

2 Years Clinical - Occupational Therapy Preferred

EEO Statement

EOE