Occupational Therapist: Restore Daily Living & Independence

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to develop, improve, or restore activities of daily living and meaningful occupations for patients.

The senior participates in teaching, collaborates with the health-care team, and ensures discharge planning with patient and family education; licensure in NC required; Bachelor's in OT, Master's preferred; Equal Opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required, Master's degree preferred.
• Current Occupational Therapy license in North Carolina.
• Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to non-discrimination in employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, or restore skills in activities of daily living and meaningful occupations.
• Provide therapy using established treatment plans and clinical reasoning.
• Create and update a plan of care with measurable goals and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team; document care accordingly.
• Support and participate in patient education and staff training as needed.

Skills

Ability to push-pull, lift-carry, and

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to develop, improve, or restore activities of daily living and meaningful occupations for patients.

The senior participates in teaching, collaborates with the health-care team, and ensures discharge planning with patient and family education; licensure in NC required; Bachelor's in OT, Master's preferred; Equal Opportunity employer.