Occupational therapist Job at Advocate Health Care (Concord)

Job Description

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Occupational Therapy (OT) upon referral by the physician. Plans and conducts OT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Performs supervisory duties.

Job Responsibility

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Occupational Therapy (OT) upon referral by the physician
Plans and conducts OT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence
Directs and supervises activities of OT assistants, OT technicians, students, and volunteers
Evaluates patients and establishes appropriate patient care plan
Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family
Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges
Re-evaluates patients as needed, modifying goals and treatment
Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff
Coordinates patient's schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning
Provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in OT from an accredited OT program required
NC license for OT required
BLS required per policy guidelines
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication
Vision (corrected) adequate for reading
Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties
Able to perform physical requirements including sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending, crouching, crawling, reaching overhead, lifting up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally, laterally transferring patients 100 pounds rarely
Able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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