Overview
The Occupational Therapist, in the Acute Care setting, provides occupational therapy services by evaluating patients, establishing and implementing effective treatment plans with functional treatment goals, providing patient education and exercise/activity programs, constructing appropriate orthotic devices and educating in use of adaptive equipment. Position is responsible for observing, evaluating and documenting the results of treatment interventions and modify treatment plan accordingly and provides age specific direct patient care according to the department's scope of service. The Occupational Therapist may be required to cover other areas of the WakeMed Rehab continuum.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Licensed Occupational Therapist Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy Required - Or Master's Degree Occupational Therapy Required
Experience
2 Years Clinical - Occupational Therapy Preferred