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Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Novant Health

What We Offer

Location: Matthews Medical Center

Department: Occupational Therapy | Acute Rehab

Hours: PRN | 8am - 4:30pm | Sunday - Saturday | Hours and weekends will vary

Start Your OT Career Strong—or Take It to the Next Level.

Whether you’re a new graduate ready to make your mark or an experienced therapist looking for a purpose-driven team, this is your chance to grow with one of the region’s most respected healthcare providers. Join a collaborative rehab team where you work directly to support the quality of life for every patient.

Why This Role?

  • Supportive Team Culture in a Leading Acute Rehab Setting

  • Flexible scheduling

What You'll Do

As an Occupational Therapist you’ll work closely with an interdisciplinary team to provide hands-on, personalized rehab that helps patients regain mobility, strength, and independence.

  • Evaluate and treat patients with a wide range of diagnoses and acuity levels

  • Develop individualized treatment plans that align with patient goals

  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, techniques, and recovery strategy

  • Play a key role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based therapy

  • Experience in Hand Therapy, preferred

What We're Looking For

  • Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Graduate from an accredited OT program.

  • Licensure/Certification: Appropriate state OT license, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

186622

Vacancy posted 21 hours ago
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