WakeMed

Occupational Therapist, Therapy Staffing pool

WakeMed  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Req ID: 32685

Department: Therapy Services Supplemental Pool

Work Location: WakeMed Raleigh Campus

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Employment Type: ['Full Time']

FTE: ['1.00']

Hours of Work: ['Varies 7a-530p']

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

Call Requirements: ['No']

Overview

Occupational Therapist (Option 2)

Join WakeMed's Rehabilitation Services team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients across the full continuum of care. As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients improve their independence, mobility, and quality of life through individualized treatment plans, education, and therapeutic interventions.

In this role, you will evaluate patients, develop functional treatment goals, and provide evidence-based occupational therapy services tailored to each patient's unique needs. You'll educate patients and families, recommend adaptive equipment, fabricate orthotic devices when appropriate, and continuously assess and modify treatment plans to support optimal outcomes.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple rehabilitation settings, including:

  • Acute Care Rehabilitation Services (Raleigh and Cary)
  • WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
  • Additional rehabilitation areas as assigned

You will care for a diverse patient population, including adults and children with:

  • Stroke and neurological conditions
  • Spinal cord and brain injuries
  • Orthopedic and post-surgical diagnoses
  • Cardiac conditions
  • Multi-trauma injuries
  • General debility and complex rehabilitation needs

As part of the Therapy Services Supplemental Pool, the Option 2 Occupational Therapist provides flexible support across service areas while meeting established annual shift availability requirements.

What You'll Bring

  • Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
  • A patient-centered approach focused on functional outcomes
  • Excellent communication and education skills
  • The ability to adapt to various rehabilitation settings and patient populations
  • A passion for helping patients achieve greater independence and quality of life

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 Or Master's Degree Occupational Therapy Required

Experience

2 Years Clinical - Occupational Therapy Preferred

WakeMed

About WakeMed

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.

The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes:

• Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C.

• Community hospital in Cary

• Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh

• Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex

• Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital

• One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States

• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

• Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites

• 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices

• Home health services

WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.

Specialties

WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
Year Founded
1961
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