Occupational Therapist
On-siteClinton, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Conduct examinations and treatments for individuals referred to occupational therapy, then organize and construct treatment plans of care designed to maximize function and independence in activities of daily living, homemaking, work, school, and play. Follow required documentation standards set by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy and CMS. Organize and conduct clinical activities within the Rehabilitation Department while collaborating with various individuals and disciplines. Demonstrate understanding of the developmental aging process and apply theoretical knowledge of evaluations, orthotics, splints, and assistive devices to help maximize functional ADL. Maintain professionalism in all interactions within the hospital system and outside public.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate from an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved school, or equivalent AOTA certified program in occupational therapy
- Annual certificate of license by the State of North Carolina
- BLS Certification
- Ability to organize and conduct clinical activities of the Rehabilitation Department
- Demonstrate an understanding of the developmental aging process as it relates to the physical assessment and treatment of patients of all age categories
- Exhibits professionalism in all interactions within the hospital system and the outside public
- Able to work in collaboration with a variety of individuals and disciplines
- Understands the wellness concept and can communicate with clients from the wellness perspective
- Thorough theoretical and clinical/practical knowledge of evaluations and basic treatment designs for a wide variety of diagnoses, fabrication/application of orthotics/splints commensurate with experience, and assistive devices to help maximize functional ADL
- Full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- May be required to work other hours for the effective operation of the department
Desired Qualifications
- One year of clinical experience preferred
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