Occupational Therapist, Opt 4-Therapy Staffing

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy services in various settings, including acute rehab and outpatient care. The role involves evaluating patients, implementing treatment plans, and educating patients on adaptive equipment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist Required
• 2 Years Clinical Experience in Occupational Therapy Preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and implement effective treatment plans.
• Provide patient education and exercise/activity programs.
• Document treatment interventions and modify plans as needed.

Skills

Patient Education

Functional Treatment Goals

Adaptive Equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist, Opt 4-Therapy Staffing

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, modifying the treatment plan accordingly, and providing age-specific direct patient care according to the department's scope of service. The Option 4 Occupational Therapist will work in various settings of care, including 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 part of 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 Experience in Occupational Therapy Preferred

About the company

WakeMed Health and Hospitals is a 919-bed healthcare system with multiple facilities around the metropolitan Raleigh, North Carolina area.