Occupational Therapist (Prn)

Maria Parham Health

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.

Where We Are:

Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, water skiing and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!

Why Choose Us:

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for Full time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs

Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Robust employee recognition and awards programs

And much more

Position Summary:

Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills.

Reports to: Rehab Services Director

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Completes evaluations for patients in an outpatient rehab, an inpatient rehab setting, and in an acute care setting.
• Independently manages busy caseload, asking for assistance and direction when needed.
• Works with Management for development of weekend, holiday and vacation schedule.
• Provides coverage, as able, in various venues, including weekends and holidays. Also provides coverage, as able, for vacation requests and times of high census.
• Works alongside other rehab staff (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathologists, Athletic Trainers, Rehab Techs, and front office staff) to ensure patient treatments are completed and other departmental, hospital and patient needs are met.
• Participates in departmental and hospital wide Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Participates in monthly discipline and departmental meetings, as available.
• Ensures compliance with licensing requirements, continuing education, and documentation requirements (including CMS, Joint Commission, Medicaid, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Master's degree is required.

Certifications/Licenses

License: North Carolina Occupational Therapist License

Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Health Association is required at date of hire.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Thorough knowledge of occupational therapy services in outpatient, inpatient rehab, and acute care.

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) required to interact with organizational leadership, physicians, staff, and communities served.

EEOC Statement:

Maria Parham Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.