Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care Rehab Atrium Health Lake Norman PRN
Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care Rehab Atrium Health Lake Norman PRN
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Job Description
At Atrium Health Lake Norman our team is collaborative inclusive and patientcentered. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust shared accountability and psychological safety. We value clear communication integrity and innovation while fostering empathy respect and a shared 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 share pride in delivering safe topquality care. It is a culture of ownership celebration and belonging where 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 where 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 patients 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 patients evaluation and subsequent progress to physician referral sources and other clinical staff and coordinates patients schedule treatment programs regarding discharge planning and recommends solutions to patient care problems.
- Documents evaluations tests progress notes daily treatment notes attendance records patient/family education outcomes discharge notes and charges.
Physical Requirements
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. 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 fastpaced 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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
