Occupational Therapist, PRN, Acute Care

Hugh Chatham Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to perform assessments, plan interventions, and deliver OT treatments across diverse settings including homes, agencies, preschools, and clinics. You will document progress, participate in IFSP when needed, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize developmental outcomes for children. The role requires a OT license and CPR certification, with schedule details varying by assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the applicable state; current licensure.
• CPR certification renewed every two years.
• Valid applicable state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized tests such as manual muscle testing and goniometry.
• Conduct both individual and team-based evaluations; provide written summaries.
• Plan intervention strategies and communicate with families about child strengths and needs.
• Provide OT treatment services including neuro-developmental and sensory motor therapy.
• Document goals and progress; participate in IFSP as needed.
• Attend chart reviews and relevant workshops; update tools and practices.

Skills

CPR Certification

Licensed OT

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

M.A. or Doctorate preferred (AOTA)

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university. M.A. or Doctorate (accreditation AOTA) preferred.
• One year of experience in occupational therapy.
• 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.

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Various

Pay Range

$49.00 - $49.00

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university. M.A. or Doctorate (accreditation AOTA) preferred.
• One year of experience in occupational therapy.
• 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.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.