Occupational Therapist (OT), Outpatient

Lifepoint Health®; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for our rehab team. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available with a 2-year commitment. Schedule options include Day Shift, Weekday, Weekends, or PRN-As Needed.

Join a dedicated team delivering adult and geriatric rehab services with a focus on safety and patient-centered care. Active NC OT license and BLS required; growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Active NC Occupational Therapist License
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for care of patients treated by OT staff and students; may orient staff and assume supervisor duties when qualified.
• Assesses patients’ needs; initiates appropriate OT interventions; collaborates with the rehab team to maintain standards.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effects; recommends changes to physicians as needed.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and timely QoI scoring for adult and geriatric rehab patients.
• Assesses pain and provides interventions to reduce pain while contacting physicians for needed changes.
• Ensures safe patient care and minimizes medical errors in all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in OT

Job description

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment.

Schedule: Day Shift, Weekday, Weekends, or PRN-As Needed.

Your experience matters. Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Join our dedicated rehabilitation team at Harris Regional, an 86‑bed facility offering a full range of services including general surgery, women's care, intensive care and emergency services. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional respiratory care, continuously seeking ways to enhance the patient and family experience. We work closely with all providers and caregivers to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual as qualified to do so.
• Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers the following:

• Comprehensive benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage and tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More About Harris Regional Hospital

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86‑bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. We are proud to offer five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care and emergency medicine, as well as many other areas of subspecialty care.

Qualifications

• Required Licenses: Active NC Occupational Therapist License.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Requirements: The OT is required to assist in moving and lifting patients; to push/pull heavy objects (e.g., wheelchairs or stretchers); to stay on their feet for long periods; to bend and stoop; and to reach above shoulder height. Patients may vary in size from as little as 80 pounds to as large as 400 pounds and may be totally dependent in all aspects of daily living or relatively independent. There is limited exposure to infectious materials and diseases.

EEOC Statement: Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.