Occupational Therapist, Therapy Staffing

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, NC seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and develop and implement functional treatment plans across the rehab continuum.

Responsibilities include patient education, exercise programs, orthotics, adaptive equipment, and documentation of outcomes; role supports acute care, rehab hospital, and outpatient services.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy required.
• 2+ years clinical OT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish evidence-based treatment plans.
• Implement functional treatment plans with goals.
• Provide patient education and exercise/activity programs.
• Construct orthotic devices and educate on adaptive equipment use.
• Observe, document, and modify treatment plans based on outcomes and patient progress.

Skills

2+ years OT experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services by evaluating patients, establishing and implementing effective treatment plans with functional treatment goals, providing patient education and exercise/activity programs, constructing appropriate orthotic devices and educating in use of adaptive equipment. Position is responsible for observing, evaluating and documenting the results of treatment interventions and modifying the treatment plan accordingly and provides age specific direct patient care according to the department's scope of service. The Option 2 Occupational Therapist will work in all areas of the rehab continuum: Acute Care Rehab Services (Raleigh/Cary), Rehab Hospital, Outpatient Rehab and other areas as assigned. Populations served include stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, other neurological issues, as well as post-surgical orthopedics, cardiac, multi-trauma and debility for both adult and pediatric populations. This position is in the Therapy Services Supplemental Pool and has minimum shift availability requirements per calendar year.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Occupational Therapist Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy Or Master's Degree Occupational Therapy Required

Experience

2 Years Clinical - Occupational Therapy Preferred