Occupational Therapist

Welcome to Atrium Health! We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team. As an Occupational Therapist at Atrium Health, you will play a vital role in helping our patients achieve their full potential and improve their quality of life. We are looking for a dedicated individual who is committed to providing exceptional patient care and has a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others. If you possess the necessary qualifications and are ready to be a part of a collaborative and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

1. Provide exceptional patient care: This includes assessing patients' needs, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions to help patients achieve their full potential and improve their quality of life.
2. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and physical therapists, to coordinate patient care and ensure the best outcomes for patients.
3. Conduct evaluations and assessments: Use standardized assessments and clinical observations to evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities, and develop individualized treatment plans based on the assessment results.
4. Implement therapeutic interventions: Utilize evidence-based treatment techniques to help patients build and improve their skills, abilities, and confidence in completing daily activities.
5. Monitor and document progress: Keep accurate and detailed records of patients' progress and communicate regularly with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the effectiveness of treatment plans.
6. Educate patients and caregivers: Provide education and training to patients and their families or caregivers on adaptive techniques, equipment use, and home exercise programs to facilitate their recovery and improve their overall functioning.
7. Stay current with industry standards: Continuously participate in professional development activities and stay up-to-date with the latest research and techniques in the field of occupational therapy.
8. Maintain ethical standards: Adhere to the ethical principles and standards set by the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
9. Foster a positive and supportive environment: Contribute to a positive and collaborative team dynamic by communicating effectively, supporting colleagues, and maintaining a professional attitude.
10. Represent Atrium Health: Serve as a representative and ambassador of Atrium Health by embodying the organization's mission, vision, and values in all interactions with patients, colleagues, and the community.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Occupational Therapist in Charlotte, NC, USA is $72,000 - $92,000 per year. This range can vary depending on factors such as education, experience, and location. Entry-level Occupational Therapists may start at the lower end of the range while those with more experience and advanced degrees may earn closer to the higher end of the range.

Atrium Health, formerly Carolinas HealthCare System, is a not for profit hospital network which operates hospitals, freestanding emergency departments, urgent care centers, and medical practices in the American states of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.