Emory Healthcare

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesPosted on Nov 5

Part-timeDuluth, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Neuro experience is required.
A bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association-accredited program is required.
Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Georgia is required.
Current NBCOT certification must be maintained.
Basic Life Support certification in accordance with the American Heart Association is required.
The role requires the ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, and standing, walking, or sitting as required.
The role may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, indoor and outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient-care handling injuries, radiation, shift work, and travel; personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the daily activities of discipline-specific staff and students to ensure quality delivery of patient care services.
Participate in direct and consultative patient care.
Perform routine and specialized procedures relating to therapy techniques.
Maintain proficiency in the technical skills required to manage patient care.
Communicate regularly with patient-care team members, patients, family members, and others involved in patient care.
Assist with inventory control and identify purchasing needs for supplies and equipment to ensure commonly used materials are available.
Identify department-specific needs and equipment for inclusion in budgets.
Provide input to departmental short- and long-term goals and objectives.
Review and revise patient-care and treatment procedures and policies on an ongoing basis.
Communicate policies, procedures, and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
Assist with staff management and employee performance.
Interview applicants and make recommendations for hiring staff.
Maintain discipline-specific records for continuing education, personnel, charting, financial operations, and quality improvement.
Serve as a resource to medical staff, students, other allied health professionals, and support staff concerning discipline operations.
Assist in interpreting applicable policies.
Assist with coordinating student activities.
Participate in research activities conducted within the organization.
Perform other related duties as required.

Overview

Neuro experience required.

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assists in coordinating and managing the daily activities of the discipline specific staff and students to ensure quality delivery of patient care services. Participates in direct and consultative patient care. Performs routine and specialized procedures relating to therapy techniques. Maintains a high level of proficiency in the technical skills required for managing patient care. Communicates regularly with members of patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patients care. Assists with inventory control and identifies the need for purchasing supplies and equipment to ensure the availability of commonly used materials. Identifies department specific needs/equipment for inclusion in budget(s). Provides input to departmental short and long term goals and objectives. Reviews and revises patient care and treatment procedures and policies on an on-going basis. Communicates policies, procedures and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines. Assists with staff management and employee performance. Interviews applicants and makes recommendations for hiring staff. Assists in the maintenance of discipline specific records pertaining to continuing education, personnel, charting, financial operations and quality improvement. Serves as a resource to medical staff, students, other allied health professionals and support staff concerning the operations of the specific discipline. Assists in interpreting the applicable policies. Assists with the coordination of student activities. Participates in research activities being conducted within the organization. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited program. Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Georgia. Must have and maintain NBCOT certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting ; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation ; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

About the Company

Emory Healthcare

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Emory Healthcare provides hospital-based medical care and supports a broad range of health services, from routine treatment to complex medical interventions. The organization combines clinical practice with medical research to advance treatments and patient outcomes. Its approach emphasizes expertise, collaboration, and compassionate care to improve lives inside hospitals and in the wider community. Emory Healthcare differentiates itself through high-quality patient care, active research programs, and a culture that prioritizes excellence and humanity. The overarching goal is to deliver excellent patient outcomes while expanding knowledge through research and education, ultimately improving health outcomes for patients locally and beyond.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Conyers, GA
Founded: 2015

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