Occupational Therapist - Therapy Rehab (Part Time)

Department: 05602 GCMG Carolinas Rehab: Gateway Ct. - Outpatient Rehabilitation

Status: Full time

Office is open Monday - Thursday 7:30-6 and Friday 7:30-4:30.

Atrium Health Physical Therapy Gateway Outpatient clinic is part of Atrium Health’s comprehensive rehabilitation network, servicing the north Charlotte area, providing high‑quality outpatient therapy focused on functional recovery and patient independence. Occupational Therapists at Gateway are essential members of an interdisciplinary care team, collaborating closely with physical therapists, providers, and support staff to deliver coordinated, evidence‑based care.

This role supports a diverse outpatient population, with preference given to candidates with hand therapy experience or a strong interest in upper‑extremity rehabilitation , contributing specialized skills to team‑based care plans that help patients return to meaningful daily activities—supported by Atrium Health’s culture of collaboration, clinical excellence, and professional growth.

This position will support outpatient rehab locations in the north Charlotte area.

Provides patient evaluation and care planning. Delivers patient care appropriate to age specific and other population needs under the plan and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT). Assesses and documents patient's medical, mental and emotional needs at admission and on an on-going basis.

Develops and implements a plan of care to meet patient and family needs, to include discharge planning and utilization of available resources.

evaluates effectiveness of therapy interventions, identifies and prioritizes patient/family strengths, needs and priorities.

Communicates patient information and thoroughly documents therapist's actions and plan of care.

Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy program required. applicable state license for Occupational Therapy required. Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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