Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Bring your passion for patient care to Novant Health, where innovation, compassion, and teamwork drive everything we do. As an occupational therapist you'll help people of all ages develop, recover, or maintain the daily skills they need to live as independently and meaningfully as possible. You will also coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Graduate from an accredited OT program, required.
• Licensure/Certification: Appropriate state OT license, required.
• Certifed Hand Therapist (CHT Certification), Highly Preferred

Responsibilities

Provides skilled occupational therapy services consistent with licensure as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

• Helps individuals develop, regain, or maintain daily living and work skills

• Assesses a person's physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities

• Designs personalized treatment plans to improve independence

• Teaches strategies for activities like dressing, eating, and grooming

• Recommends adaptive equipment and teaches clients how to use it

• Modifies home, school, or work environments for better accessibility

• Supports people recovering from injury, illness, or disability

• Works with children on motor skills, sensory processing, and school-related tasks

• Helps older adults stay safe and active in daily routines

• Collaborates with families, teachers, and healthcare teams to support the client's goals