Occupational Therapist, PRN

Advocate Aurora Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our team in North Carolina. You will perform specialized assessments, develop intervention plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support children and families across various settings.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, documenting findings, and delivering neuro-developmental and sensory-motor therapies. Candidate must hold an OT degree, state licensure, and CPR certification with a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and state licensure required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Driver's license valid in the practice state.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized tests (manual muscle testing, goniometry) and teach OT procedures to patient, family, and health staff.
• Conduct both individual and multi-disciplinary evaluations; document diagnostic findings for team plan.
• Plan intervention strategies and discuss progress with families; may work in homes, agencies, preschools, or clinics.
• Provide OT treatment services including neuro-developmental and sensory-motor therapy, home programming, equipment demonstrations.
• Document goals and progress; participate in IFSP as needed.
• Participate in chart reviews and attend relevant workshops; keep instruments/tools updated.
• Attend staff, CDSA, or other committee meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties incidental to the role.

Skills

Excellent communication

Verbal and written skills

Team collaboration

Stress management

Patient care across ages

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's or Doctorate (AOTA) preferred

State licensure to practice OT

CPR certification

Driver's license (state)

Job description

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• M.A. or Doctorate (accreditation AOTA) preferred.
• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of applicable state with current licensure.
• CPR Certification every two years.
• Valid applicable state driver's license.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the performance of specialized tests, such as manual muscle testing, goniometry and teaching occupational therapy procedures to the patient, family and other health personnel.
• Performs both individual and comprehensive evaluations with multidisciplinary team members. Provides written summary of diagnostic findings to be incorporated into team plan.
• Plans intervention strategies and communicates effectively with families regarding the child's strengths and weaknesses; work may be performed in homes, agencies, preschools or clinics.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment services including neuro-developmental and sensory motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming, equipment demonstration, or other treatment modality to enhance sensory motor functioning and general developmental status.
• Provides documentation of goals and objectives for therapy as well as the course and progress of interventions with the patient. Participates in IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) as needed.
• Participates in chart review of clinical records for quality assurance. Attend relevant workshops and update instruments/tools to ensure most beneficial practices for population served.
• Attends scheduled staff, CDSA, or other committee meetings as needed.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills
• Contact with patients, family members, visitors, coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances
• Ability to work with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations
• Ability to work effectively with the team