Occupational Therapist (Acute Care) opportunity in Pinehurst, North Carolina

**Occupational Therapist (Acute Care) opportunity in Pinehurst, North Carolina**

- Located in Pinehurst, NC - Fayetteville 40m
- Full-time, permanent position

**Opportunity Highlights:**
- Full Time: 36 or more hrs/wk
- Day Shift; Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
- The OT will collaborate with other healthcare professionals and create a course of action with the end goal of helping patients with treatment to support them as they work towards improving their ability to handle everyday activities related to their daily life.
- The successful candidate will outline steps for care, such as continued therapy, home exercises and adaptive ways to perform daily activities.
- The Occupational Therapist (Acute Care) specializes in helping to stabilize patients, assist with mobilization, implement therapeutic interventions, and establish discharge plans.
- Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
- Assessing a patients condition and care needs
- Developing treatment schedules to focus on a patients needs and assisting them in meeting goals.
- Evaluating a patients home and/or other environments and proposing changes to fit the patients demands and improve autonomy.
- Teaching patients to use specific equipment.
- Measuring and documenting progress for assessments, billing, and reporting reasons.

**Comprehensive compensation and benefits package:**
- Competitive compensation
- Health, life, and disability coverage options
- 3 retirement savings plans 401a, 403b with match, 457b
- Annual time off ensures optimal work/life balance
- Relocation stipend
- CME allowance plus reimbursement for NC license and DEA
- Wellbeing resources
- Free fitness center membership
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid malpractice with tail coverage

**Community Overview:**
- Micropolitan area located in world-renowned Sandhills area of NC - Home of American Golf.
- Desirable resort destination known for golf and equestrian activities.
- Exceptional quality of life Pinehurst was recently recognized as North Carolinas #1 place to live and #2 safest community.
- Running and biking trails abound.
- Neighboring Southern Pines is listed in 50 Best Small Towns in America.
- Relaxed lifestyle within reach of urban amenities - Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro and Charlotte.
- Temperate climate allows for outdoor activities to be enjoyed all year.
- Easy access to the Atlantic coast and Appalachian Mountains.

**Qualifications:**
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written to ensure clear patient/caregiver collaboration to facilitate successful patient outcomes. Having empathy and compassion is essential as well.
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment with resilience and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to assess risk and make decisions rapidly.
- Problem solving is essential as no two treatment plans are the same. Using problem solving skills the successful candidate will craft solutions specific to the nuances of the patients they serve.