Occupational Therapist / Outpatient

**Overview****Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.**At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:+ Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1+ Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs+ Family-focused benefits+ Wellness incentives+ Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs...and more!**Preferred qualifications: Outpatient experience****Hours: 32 hours****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.+ At three years of clinical experience.+ 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 careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.**Connect With Us!**Connect with us for general consideration!**Division** _Select Rehab JV_**Campus Location** _Tucker, GA, 30084_**Campus Location** _US-GA-Tucker_**Department** _RJV Tucker_**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_**Job Number** _157674_**Job Category** _Therapy_**Schedule** _Other_**Standard Hours** _32 Hours_**Hourly Minimum** _USD $39.31/Hr._**Hourly Midpoint** _USD $46.73/Hr._Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.