Occupational Therapist, Opt 3-STR

Overview

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services by evaluating patients, establishing and implementing effective treatment plans with functional treatment goals, providing patient education and exercise/activity programs, constructing appropriate orthotic devices and educating in use of adaptive equipment. Position is responsible for observing, evaluating and documenting the results of treatment interventions and modifying the treatment plan accordingly and provides age specific direct patient care according to the department's scope of service. The Option 3 Occupational Therapist will work in a minimum of two of the following settings of care: Acute Rehab Services (Raleigh/Cary), Rehab Hospital and Outpatient Rehab. Populations served include stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, other neurological issues, as well as post-surgical orthopedics, cardiac, multi-trauma and debility for both adult and pediatric populations. This position is in the Therapy Services Supplemental Pool and has minimum shift availability requirements per calendar year.
Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www. wakemed. org.
EOE

Licensure

Licensed Occupational Therapist Required
Education

Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy Or Master's Degree Occupational Therapy Required
Experience

2 Years Clinical - Occupational Therapy Preferred