Occupational Therapist I
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:UNC
Healthcare's Rehabilitation Services is accepting applications for
a Occupational Therapist for the Ambulatory Care Center Hand Center
and UNC Therapy Services Cary Clinic. The outpatient position
includes evaluation and treatment of various upper extremity
diagnoses including arthroplasties, fractures, tendon repairs,
nerve repairs/compressions, and tendonopathies. Candidate should be
competent in splint fabrication for above diagnoses including
static progressive/dynamic splinting. Candidate must be able to
work well on their own but also collaborate with onsite
interdisciplinary group of healthcare professionals. Excellent time
management, communication, organizational skills and flexibility
due to walk in/add on nature of clinic from various hand surgeons.
Clinical experience with OP hand therapy
required.Responsibilities:1. Diagnostic Testing - Administers basic
& complex diagnostic tests and evaluations in the area of
Occupational Therapy for the treatment of functional deficits and
related impairments.2. Education - Teach & supervise graduate
Occupational Therapy students and/or clinical fellows/residents.
Develops or contributes to innovative programs to enhance patient
care. Serves as resource consultant to other clinicians in
respective specialty area.3. Evaluation of Care - Analyzes results
of diagnostic and or therapeutic testing to establish patient goals
and or modify subsequent treatment programs. Identifies expected
patient outcomes. Communicates relevant information to promote
continuity of care.4. Implementation-- Selects and applies current
and advanced techniques to provide quality and efficient
rehabilitative services. Provides habilitation/rehabilitation and
maintenance of persons with related impairments. Organizes and
prioritizes care according to patient/family needs.5.
Outreach/Community Involvement-Serves as resource to North Carolina
government departments and statewide health professionals in
specialty areas. Presents at local (university/hospital) or state
level, participates in community health screening and events.
Participates in the development of new clinical programs to meet
emerging needs in conjunction with the clinical specialist and/or
department director.6. Participation - Contributes to quality of
clinical services through attendance and participation in
departmental meetings and in-services.7. Quality-Contributes to
quality of clinical services through maintenance of valid &
reliable records of patient procedures & progress. Participates in
quality improvement initiatives with the clinical specialist and
other healthcare professionals. Participates in continuous quality
improvement efforts in conjunction with the department
director.Other InformationOther information:Education
Requirements:--- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy
program.Licensure/Certification Requirements:--- Licensed as an
Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina.Professional
Experience Requirements:--- No prior experience
required.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:Job
DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical CenterOrganization
Unit: Occupational Therapy Hand ACC Work Type: Full TimeStandard
Hours Per Week: 40.00Salary Range: -$32.23 - $46.33 per hour
(Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal
equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of
Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: YesThis is a
State position employed by UNC Health Care System. Qualified
applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC Health
makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees'
religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and
employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited
to apply for career opportunities. Please email
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill , Occupational Therapist I, Healthcare , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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