Occupational Therapist - Adolescent Psych (FT)

Description

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Summary:
Evaluates, plans, and administers comprehensive occupational therapy modalities/regimens to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative occupational therapy as prescribed by a physician.

Responsibilities:
* Administers basic & complex diagnostic testing and evaluations in the area of Occupational Therapy. Provides, modifies, or discontinues occupational therapy based upon an ongoing assessment/reassessment of the patient's clinical status in accordance with physician orders.
* Selects and performs appropriate Occupational Therapy (OT) evaluation procedures to identify and assess problems. Sets treatment goals and devises a treatment plan. Re-evaluates and adjusts the treatment plan in response to the patient's changing condition and discharge plans.
* Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.
* Selects and applies advanced techniques to provide quality and efficient rehabilitative services. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs.
* Contributes to quality of clinical services through maintenance of valid & reliable records of patient procedures & progress.

Other information:
Qualifications
Required
* Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina.

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Pardee Adolescent Behavior Health Unit Admin

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.