OTR | Occupational Therapist - Fulltime & Parttime Days

OTR | Occupational Therapist - Fulltime & Parttime Days

Shannon, NC $62,099 - $83,099 a year

Join a dedicated team providing occupational therapy services aimed at enhancing patients' functional independence across various age groups, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. This role involves comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and thorough documentation to support patient progress.

Education & Certification

Must hold current OT/L licensure from the appropriate state board. FIM credentialing is required within the first 45 days of employment, with a minimum proficiency score of 80%. Candidates will have three attempts to pass the credentialing exam.

Experience & Skills

Proven professional competency as a general occupational therapist is essential. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to foster cooperative relationships with patients and colleagues. Effective communication in English, both written and verbal, is required.

Physical & Clinical Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient conditions is critical. Candidates must demonstrate proper body mechanics during patient care, including transferring and transporting patients of varying weights. Frequent standing, bending, stooping, lifting, turning, twisting, sitting, and walking are part of daily duties. Proficiency in using and manipulating therapy equipment is expected.

Training & Compliance

All clinical staff must complete Evacuation Training and training related to Restraint, Seclusion, and Safety Devices. Ongoing compliance with these trainings is mandatory.

Departmental Benefits

• Up to $750 annually for continuing education
• Opportunities for clinical ladder advancement
• Dedicated documentation time with no work-from-home charting
• Minimal weekend rotation (approximately once per month)
• Flexible scheduling with options to make up hours during the week
• Mentorship from experienced senior staff with 5–20+ years in the field
• Rotation opportunities across diverse clinical settings
• Access to specialized programs and equipment such as McKenzie-certified outpatient services, antigravity treadmill, OT driving simulator, lymphedema therapy, bariatric assessments, warm water therapy pool, BIG & LOUD program for Parkinson's, and a dedicated neuro team for TBI, SCI, and stroke patients

This position serves a broad southeastern regional area of the United States, providing comprehensive occupational therapy care in a supportive and collaborative environment.