Occupational Therapist - Acute & Inpatient Rehab, Charlotte Therapy Float Team, PRN

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Department: Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN / Variable. Float Level II requirements: inpatient coverage to multiple hospital sites in greater than 45-mile radius, as well as multiple care setting coverage (IRF, Acute, ED, OP, SNF). Float premium applied to hours worked. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 The Acute Care & Inpatient Rehab Therapy Float Team at Atrium Health provides specialized therapy coverage across adult acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings throughout the Greater Charlotte market. Occupational Therapists on the float team work across multiple hospital and rehabilitation sites, supporting patients with complex medical and post‑acute needs. This role offers broad clinical exposure, close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care in dynamic care environments. Float Pool teammates are eligible for an additional float pool premium. Job Description: Provides direct occupational therapy services to patients across the age spectrum, as appropriate. Evaluates patients, interprets assessments, establishes individualized plans of care, and implements appropriate treatment interventions within scope of practice to restore function, prevent disability, and promote maximum independence. May provide occupational therapy services under direct access when permitted by state licensure. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and caregivers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care. Major Responsibilities Age-Appropriate Patient Care Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served across the lifespan. Applies principles of growth and development, interprets age-specific clinical data, and delivers care in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and job standards. Patient Evaluation and Care Planning Interprets medical records and provider referrals and evaluates patients’ physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities as they relate to activities of daily living. Develops individualized plans of care using evidence-based interventions in accordance with applicable state Occupational Therapy Practice Acts. Provides, recommends, and/or fabricates assistive devices, adaptive strategies, splints, or orthoses to enhance functional independence. Recommends next levels of care, directs support staff as applicable, supervises occupational therapy assistants in accordance with state practice standards, and ensures quality outcomes. Treatment Implementation Implements therapeutic interventions including, but not limited to, patient/caregiver education, therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, balance and coordination activities, sensory motor development, modalities, compensatory strategies, and retraining in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living (e.g., cooking, housework, medication management, money management, fine motor coordination, and functional grasp). Identifies and addresses factors affecting patient comfort and well-being and demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of all interventions utilized. Goal Setting and Outcome Monitoring Establishes functional goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers and monitors progress to enhance functional outcomes. Modifies treatment plans based on patient response. Communicates progress and plans of care with providers, clinical staff, referral sources, and interdisciplinary teams. Coordinates patient schedules as needed. Patient and Caregiver Education Provides education to patients and caregivers based on identified needs, preferences, and learning barriers. Educates on diagnosis, progress toward goals, treatment interventions, and home programs. Supports patient discharge by providing written instructions and recommending appropriate equipment to promote continued function and independence. Professional Communication Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with patients, caregivers, providers, staff, and external customers. Responds to staff inquiries, promotes open communication, informs supervisors of issues and resolutions, and may participate in patient care conferences and multidisciplinary meetings to support coordinated care. Documentation and Compliance Completes required documentation including evaluations, progress notes, patient and caregiver education records, team conference documentation, discharge summaries, and billing charges. Ensures timely, accurate documentation in compliance with insurance guidelines, regulatory requirements, departmental policies, ICD coding standards, and established productivity expectations. Environment and Safety Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly treatment environment. Ensures equipment is cleaned, properly placed, and maintained in good working condition. Professional Development Pursues ongoing professional growth through continuing education, departmental in-services, and review of professional literature. Operational Improvement Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes and service quality. Identifies opportunities for clinical and operational improvements, contributes to process development, and manages assigned caseloads while communicating coverage needs and assisting with coverage based on departmental and regional requirements. Float Responsibilities Meets all requirements for Level 2 participation in the Enterprise Float Program and applicable Human Resources policies. Demonstrates the ability to practice competently across assigned departments and/or locations and adapt to varying clinical and operational environments based on organizational needs. Education Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution required. Master of Occupational Therapy preferred or educational requirements commensurate with date of graduation. Certification / Licensure Active Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of employment Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers Maintains continuing education requirements in accordance with applicable state professional standards Work Experience Not specified Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Intermediate computer proficiency Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills Ability to perform basic office functions Compliance with HIPAA requirements and appropriate handling of protected health information Completion of all required competency assessments related to patient care and site standards Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday Ability to lift: Up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist Up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead Carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height for reasonable distances Ability to push/pull up to 30 lbs. of force Ability to perform sliding transfers of up to 150 lbs. with assistance Repetitive hand use for grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation Functional sensory abilities to support effective communication and demonstration of activities Exposure to blood, body fluids, electrical, and chemical hazards; ability to wear PPE as required May require travel and home visits Primarily indoor work environment with occasional outdoor exposure Operates equipment necessary to perform job duties Preferred Job Requirements Education None specified Certification / Licensure None specified Experience None specified Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities None specified Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more 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 Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.