Occupational Therapist, PRN, Inpatient

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor's degree in OT, at least one year of experience, and an active state license. CPR certification and a valid driver\'s license are required.

The role involves comprehensive patient evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include testing, documentation, IFSP participation, and home or clinic-based therapy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• One year of experience in occupational therapy.
• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State with 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, and teach OT procedures to patients, families and health personnel.
• Conduct both individual and multidisciplinary evaluations with team members and provide written diagnostic summaries for the plan.
• Plan intervention strategies and communicate with families about the child\'s strengths and weaknesses; work may be in homes, agencies, preschools or clinics.
• Provide OT treatment services including neurodevelopmental and sensory motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming, equipment demonstration, or other modalities.
• Document goals and progress; participate in IFSP as needed.
• Participate in chart reviews for quality assurance; attend workshops and update instruments/tools.
• Attend scheduled staff, CDSA, or committee meetings as needed.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Manual muscle testing

Goniometry

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Job description

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• 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 Need

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• 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.