Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - Atrium Health In Home - North Charlotte - FT

About the role

This position is part of a new at home program that will serve outpatient therapy across north Charlotte. Deliver high-quality, one-on-one outpatient physical therapy services in patients' homes, helping improve mobility, function, and independence. Provide the same evidence-based outpatient care traditionally offered in a clinic while eliminating barriers to access and transportation. Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve patient goals. Utilize technology and flexible scheduling to manage a caseload across a defined geographic area while maintaining strong patient outcomes and satisfaction. Join an innovative care model that combines the clinical excellence of outpatient rehabilitation with the convenience and comfort of care delivered where patients live. Ideal for clinicians who value autonomy, relationship-based care, innovation, and expanding access to rehabilitation services in the community.

Essential Functions

• Assesses and documents patient's medical, mental and emotional needs at admission and on an on-going basis.
• Develops and implements a plan of care to meet patient and family needs, to include discharge planning and utilization of available resources.
• Acts as patient advocate; treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care in a safe and timely manner.
• Demonstrates clinical reasoning, coupled with clinical skills to conduct accurate clinical assessments and perform patient care activities; evaluates effectiveness of therapy interventions, identifies and prioritizes patient/family strengths, needs and priorities.
• Identifies the normal course of illness in assigned patient population recognizing and intervening appropriately when deviations occur.
• Communicates patient information and thoroughly documents therapist's actions and plan of care.
• Provides clinical leadership and mentoring.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties.
• Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead.
• Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely.
• Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.
• Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.
• Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy program required.
• Applicable state license for Occupational Therapy required.
• Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.

Pay

$33.05 - $49.60 per hour

Schedule

Generally Monday through Friday; 8-6 but is negotiable

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program