Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Do you have the career opportunities as an Occupational Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Highlands-Cashiers Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as an Occupational Therapist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Position Summary:

Evaluates patients, develops care plan to treat patients, uses procedures and techniques to change condition/function consistent with the rehabilitation diagnosis and prognosis, supervises and coordinates therapeutic care and communicates evaluation results to patients, families and appropriate staff. Teaches and mentors other staff and participates in the management of resources for patient care and organizational improvement. May provide services off-site within the scope of the job description as needed by the department.

What you will do in this role:

• Provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status. Participate in patient placement and in the development of the total plan of care.
• Provide purposeful and skilled interaction care. Use procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician's plan of care.
• Observe and report patient's reaction to treatment and changes in patient's condition.
• Communicate pertinent payor needs/requirements to physician, treatment team, patient and patient's family in a timely manner.
• Prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.

What qualifications you will need:

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy
• Required License:
  Current North Carolina license to practice Occupational Therapy
• Required Experience:
  
  None required – new graduate eligible
• Preferred License:
  None
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Clinical affiliations having a wide variety of acute care procedures, especially orthopedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary and care of burns/open wounds are helpful.

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is a community hospital serving Macon, Jackson and the surrounding counties. Located between the towns of Highlands and Cashiers, the hospital offers 24/7 emergency care, acute inpatient care, rehabilitation, as well as long-term care through Eckerd Living Center. Ambulatory services are also available, including therapy services and primary care. Highlands-Cashiers Hospital has more than 24 beds for acute care services and 80+ beds in the Eckerd Living Center.

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Occupational Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.