Occupational Therapist- Full Time Days

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Occupational Therapy

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Provide occupational therapy services to patients, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, and related documentation and communication to increase the patients’ functional independence. Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

Assess the needs of the patient using evaluation tools and clinical observations administered in a reliable way

Develop treatment plans, including goals and methods to achieve identified goals

Provide goal-directed treatment consistent with current OT practice standards and/or ensure OTAs deliver goal-directed services appropriately

Select and use learning strategies to share occupational therapy treatment choices and outcomes with patients, family, care team and consumers

Effectively use available information sources to report therapy activities and patient performances

Demonstrate expanding mastery of clinical concepts and techniques to match the needs of patient care assignments and/or program development

Promote growth and development while evaluating performance and maintaining standards of assigned individuals

Comply with department and institutional policies and procedures and assist with organizational improvement projects

Authorized to have access to medications within his/her scope of practice

Crosstrain in other settings to provide coverage as needed

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited academic institution required

Master’s degree preferred

Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina required

BLS certification required

Work Experience: None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Strong interpersonal skills

Good written and verbal ability

Exercises flexibility, good clinical judgment and problem-solving skills

Works effectively in a team-oriented environment

Demonstrates respect in all communication

Problem solves in an ethical and effective manner

Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient status

Ability to utilize proper body mechanics when examining or delivering care

Ability to transfer and transport patients of various body weight and composition

Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit and walk frequently

Ability to demonstrate proper use of and manipulate equipment

Required Licenses and Certifications

OT/L - NC Board Of Occupational Therapy

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity