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Advocate Aurora Health

Occupational Therapist, PRN

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What they do

An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.

$91,090 / year median in North Carolina

-3% projected decline

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What You'll Need:
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university. M.A. or Doctorate (accreditation AOTA) preferred. Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of applicable state with current licensure. CPR Certification every two years. Valid applicable state driver's license.
What You'll Do:
Responsible for the performance of specialized tests, such as manual muscle testing, goniometry and teaching occupational therapy procedures to the patient, family and other health personnel. Performs both individual and comprehensive evaluations with multidisciplinary team members. Provides written summary of diagnostic findings to be incorporated into team plan. Plans intervention strategies and communicates effectively with families regarding the child's strengths and weaknesses; work may be performed in homes, agencies, preschools or clinics. Provides occupational therapy treatment services including neuro-developmental and sensory motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming, equipment demonstration, or other treatment modality to enhance sensory motor functioning and general developmental status. Provides documentation of goals and objectives for therapy as well as the course and progress of interventions with the patient. Participates in IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) as needed. Participates in chart review of clinical records for quality assurance. Attend relevant workshops and update instruments/tools to ensure most beneficial practices for population served. Attends scheduled staff, CDSA, or other committee meetings as needed. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Skills/Qualifications:
Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills Contact with patients, family members, visitors, coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances Ability to work with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients Negotiation and conflict resolution skills Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations Ability to work effectively with the team