Occupational Therapist, Therapy Staffing pool

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its Rehabilitation Services team in Raleigh. The OT will evaluate patients, set functional goals, and provide evidence-based therapy across acute, hospital, and outpatient settings.

You will educate patients and families, recommend adaptive equipment, and adapt plans to individual needs to improve independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning abilities.
• Patient-centered approach focused on functional outcomes.
• Excellent communication and education skills.
• Ability to adapt to various rehabilitation settings and patient populations.
• Desire to help patients achieve independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop functional treatment goals.
• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy services tailored to patient needs.
• Educate patients and families and discuss care plans.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and fabricate orthotic devices when appropriate.
• Continuously assess and modify treatment plans to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Patient education

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Option 2)

Join WakeMed's Rehabilitation Services team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients across the full continuum of care. As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients improve their independence, mobility, and quality of life through individualized treatment plans, education, and therapeutic interventions.

Overview

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients improve their independence, mobility, and quality of life through individualized treatment plans, education, and therapeutic interventions. In this role, you will evaluate patients, develop functional treatment goals, and provide evidence-based occupational therapy services tailored to each patient's unique needs. You'll educate patients and families, recommend adaptive equipment, fabricate orthotic devices when appropriate, and continuously assess and modify treatment plans to support optimal outcomes.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple rehabilitation settings, including:

• Acute Care Rehabilitation Services (Raleigh and Cary)
• WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital
• Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
• Additional rehabilitation areas as assigned

You will care for a diverse patient population, including adults and children with:

• Stroke and neurological conditions
• Spinal cord and brain injuries
• Orthopedic and post-surgical diagnoses
• Cardiac conditions
• Multi-trauma injuries
• General debility and complex rehabilitation needs

As part of the Therapy Services Supplemental Pool, the Option 2 Occupational Therapist provides flexible support across service areas while meeting established annual shift availability requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
• A patient-centered approach focused on functional outcomes
• Excellent communication and education skills
• The ability to adapt to various rehabilitation settings and patient populations
• A passion for helping patients achieve greater independence and quality of life

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