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Job description
Occupational Therapist
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
Worksite address
fayetteville, NC, 28305, US
Who can apply
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