Occupational Therapist I
About the role
Responsible for assessment, treatment planning and execution of Occupational Therapy treatments. These services are based on the patient/family preferences and the developmental needs, medical conditions and diseases as they affect patient care and recovery. The staff therapist will be responsible for maintaining patient care documentation and adherence to documentation guidelines. The staff therapist shall provide patient care following development of a treatment plan completed considering the patient's problems as related to occupational performance.
ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center, is a 142‑bed full‑service hospital in Washington, NC, designated as a Primary Stroke Center. It features a 16‑bed emergency department serving ~25,000 patients yearly, the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center, general medical and surgical services, operative services, a women’s birthing center, rehabilitation services, and outpatient clinics.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and develop occupational therapy treatment plans.
- Execute treatment interventions based on patient/family preferences and developmental/medical needs.
- Maintain accurate patient care documentation and follow documentation guidelines.
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure cooperative patient care.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy with a Bachelor's, Master's degree or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Less than three years of licensure.
- Progressive and dynamic knowledge of Occupational Therapy and willingness to participate in continuing education to remain current in new theories of treatment.
- Ability to work with other health care professionals to ensure continued cooperative efforts.
- OT licensure with the State of North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT) required by start date.
Pay
Clinical Ladder Pay Range: $72,259.20 – $105,328.08 per year.