The role involves assessing a patient's ability to perform occupational skills, designing and implementing the appropriate plan of care, and documenting patient progress. Responsibilities also include educating patients and families, planning for discharge, and supervising therapy assistants and technicians.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire, along with the required State Licensure for Occupational Therapy. Experience in an acute or rehab setting is preferred, and strong critical thinking and communication skills are necessary.
bachelor degreeCommunicationDocumentationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationSupervisionDelegationCritical ThinkingDischarge PlanningOccupational TherapyTreatment ImplementationDecisive JudgmentPlan of Care DesignAdaptive Equipment Selection
Job description
Schedule
Part Time Your experience matters Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility provides services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities. Our commitment to high-quality healthcare is strong. We bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our community.
How you’ll contribute
An
Occupational
Therapist who excels in this role: Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment. Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary. Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care.
In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive
Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial
Protection &
PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial &
Career
Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Company match
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package
Mental wellness programs
Physical wellness programs
Financial wellness programs
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services
Discount programs
Paid family leave
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Critical illness insurance
Higher education assistance
Certification tuition assistance
Employee
Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional
Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
Education:
Bachelor’s
Degree in
Occupational
Therapy
Required
Certifications:
Basic
Life
Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
License:
State
Licensure for
Occupational
Therapy
Experience:
Experience in acute or rehab setting preferred
Skills and
Abilities: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. More about Wilson Medical Center Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility has provided services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities for more than 55 years. We offer an array of services, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, emergency medicine, imaging and much more. We also have nine multi-specialty physician clinics, a wound center, radiation oncology center, outpatient imaging center, a rehabilitation and nursing care center and a 5-star day care. EEOC Statement “Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
