Staff Occupational Therapist - PRN

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary :

• The Staff Occupational Therapist provides patient care assessment and treatment, program development, and team leadership when assigned. Responsible for mentoring Therapists, Assistants, Technicians, and Students. Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital settings to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems. Collaborates with other healthcare team members and physicians in a multi-disciplinary fashion to deliver the highest quality of care. Participates in CQI activities. Facilitates the provision of excellent customer service

Responsibilities :

Patients and families : Provide patient assessment, care, and information. Address concerns and complaints. Project a positive image of the department and hospital. Physicians and other healthcare team members : Promote coordination of care. Market services. Address concerns and complaints. Community and Business : Provide education. Market services. Promote department and hospital.

Other information :

EDUCATION

Bachelor's or Master's or Doctorate's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy.

EXPERIENCE

None.

LICENSURE / REGISTRATION / CERTIFICATION

Current NC Board of Occupational Therapy license.

OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Analytical abilities to delegate personnel, problem solve with positive solutions. Good interpersonal and communication skills required to facilitate interactions with stated customers and staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, temperature changes and occasional noxious odors. Stressful work periods occasionally encountered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing for most of the day lifting / assisting patients with transfers, bed mobility and ambulation as well as their exercise programs.

Job Details

Legal Employer : Lenoir Health

Entity : UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit : Occupational Therapy

Work Type : Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week : 8.00

Work Assignment Type : Onsite

Work Schedule : Day Job

Location of Job : LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.