Occupational Therapist, Opt 4-Therapy Staffing

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their team. This role involves providing comprehensive occupational therapy services, including evaluating patients and developing tailored treatment plans. You will work across various care settings, serving diverse populations with conditions ranging from neurological issues to post-surgical recovery. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and providing compassionate care, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of others. Join a team committed to excellence and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist with a focus on patient care and treatment planning.
• Experience in evaluating and documenting treatment interventions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and implement effective treatment plans.
• Provide education and exercise programs for patients.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Education

Treatment Plan Development

Adaptive Equipment Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in 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 the use of adaptive equipment. The position is responsible for observing, evaluating, and documenting the results of treatment interventions and modifying the treatment plan accordingly. It provides age-specific direct patient care according to the department's scope of service.

The Option 4 Occupational Therapist will work in all of the following settings of care: Acute Rehab Services (Raleigh/Cary), Rehab Hospital, and Outpatient Rehab. 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.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Occupational Therapist Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required

Experience

2 Years Clinical - Occupational Therapy Preferred