• Location: High Point, North Carolina

• PRN

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.

• M.A. or Doctorate (accreditation AOTA) preferred.

• Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of applicable state with current licensure.

• CPR Certification every two years.

• Valid applicable state driver's license.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the performance of specialized tests, such as manual muscle testing, goniometry and teaching occupational therapy procedures to the patient, family and other health personnel.

• Performs both individual and comprehensive evaluations with multidisciplinary team members. Provides written summary of diagnostic findings to be incorporated into team plan.

• Plans intervention strategies and communicates effectively with families regarding the child's strengths and weaknesses; work may be performed in homes, agencies, preschools or clinics.

• Provides occupational therapy treatment services including neuro-developmental and sensory motor therapy, developmental stimulation, home programming, equipment demonstration, or other treatment modality to enhance sensory motor functioning and general developmental status.

• Provides documentation of goals and objectives for therapy as well as the course and progress of interventions with the patient. Participates in IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) as needed.

• Participates in chart review of clinical recordsfor quality assurance.Attend relevant workshops and update instruments/tools to ensure most beneficial practices for population served.

• Attends scheduled staff, CDSA, or other committee meetings as needed.

• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills

• Contact with patients, family members, visitors, coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances

• Ability to work with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients

• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations

• Ability to work effectively with the team

Work Environment:

• Exposure to hazardous substances, infectious diseases, and body fluids

• Subject to many interruptions.

• Potential exposure to infectious/contagious diseases, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, wastes, toxic chemicals and radiation

• Handles emergency or crisis situation

• Subject to many interruptions, highly stressful and crowded/noisy conditions

• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquires

• Handles absentee replacement on short notice