Occupational Therapist – Inpatient/Acute Care Rehab- Atrium Health Lake Norman – PRN Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Occupational Therapist

• Inpatient/Acute Care Rehab
• Atrium Health Lake Norman
• PRN
  Cornelius, NC, United States

Job ID:

142303

Job Family:

Rehabilitative Services

Status:

Part Time

Shift:

Variable

Job Type:

Regular

Department Name:

11191125637707-Physicial Therapy
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Overview
At Atrium Health Lake Norman our team is collaborative, inclusive, and patient-centered. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, d accountability, and psychological safety. We value clearmunication, integrity, and innovation while fostering empathy, respect, and a d sense of purpose. Leadership sets the tone with a growth mindset and critical thinking. Leaders empower teams, embrace change, and champion excellence. Teammates lift each other up, value relationships within and across disciplines, and pride in delivering safe top-quality care. It is a culture of ownership, celebration, and belonging, w people are inspired to thrive, grow together, and have fun! Job Summary
Evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of Occupational Therapy in an inpatient acute level setting, upon referral by the physician. Plans and conducts OT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, volunteers and students. Essential Functions
Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care w service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays (acute care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility).
Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient’s diagnosis, condition, age, and contextual needs of discharge disposition.
Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
Communicates patient’s evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates patient’s schedule, treatment programs, regarding discharge planning and rmends solutions to patient care problems.
Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, oues, discharge notes, and charges.
Physical Requirements
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/auralmunication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.
Education, Experience and Certifications Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy required. NC license for OT required. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.