Occupational Therapist – Outpatient Ortho Neuro

Advocate Aurora Health

. Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer Occupational Therapy programs upon physician referral .

Posted 10/16/2026part-timeDenver • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating patients and establishing individualized care plans, while effectively supervising and directing Occupational Therapy staff. Proficient in utilizing assistive devices and documenting patient progress to maximize independence and restore function.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In OTApplicable State License For OTBLS CertificationPatient Care Plan DevelopmentSupervisory Duties

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Hard Skills

Patient EvaluationIndividualized Care PlansAssistive Devices UtilizationDocumentation Of Treatment NotesPatient EducationExercise DemonstrationData InterpretationGoal ModificationTreatment Program CoordinationPatient Discharge Planning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationApplicable State License For OT

Industry Keywords

Occupational TherapyPatient IndependenceDisability PreventionAssistive DevicesOrthotic Devices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer Occupational Therapy programs upon physician referral
Plan and conduct OT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and maximize patient independence
Direct and supervise OT assistants, OT technicians, students, and volunteers
Assist with orienting new and rotating staff
Evaluate patients and establish individualized care plans including modalities, procedures, exercises, and education
Gather and interpret data from medical records, physician reports, patients, and families
Identify the need for and utilize appropriate assistive and orthotic devices
Document evaluations, tests, progress notes, treatment notes, attendance, education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges
Re-evaluate patients and modify goals and treatment as patient status changes
Communicate evaluations and progress to physicians, referral sources, and clinical staff
Coordinate patient schedules, treatment programs, and discharge planning
Recommend solutions to patient care problems
Provide and document patient and family education, including individualized home programs and equipment use

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in OT from an accredited OT program required
Applicable state license for OT required
BLS required per policy guidelines
Must be able to evaluate patients and establish appropriate patient care plans
Must be able to perform supervisory duties
Ability to demonstrate appropriate exercises and activities to patients/caregivers
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication
Vision (corrected) adequate for reading
Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties
Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day
Ability to climb stairs, kneel, twist, bend, and occasionally crouch, crawl, and reach overhead
Ability to lift patients, equipment, or supplies up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to laterally transfer patients weighing 100 pounds rarely
Ability to use personal protective equipment when required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs