Occupational Therapist - Acute Care & Inpatient Rehab, Greater Charlotte Float team, Full-Time

Department:

37659 Carolinas Rehabilitation: Charlotte - Therapy Float Pool

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Variable

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

The Inpatient Rehab & Acute Care 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.

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