Occupational Therapist I
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: July 31, 2022
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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:The
Rehabilitation Services Department at UNC Medical Center in Chapel
Hill, NC is accepting applications for an Acute Care OT I position.
This position will offer therapy services within a variety of acute
care patient populations. The OTR will work closely with a team of
experienced OTs, OTAs, PTs, and PTAs in a large volume, fast-paced
acute care environment. -Candidates must have excellent time
management, communication and organizational skills. Clinical
experience in acute care is preferred. The selected candidate will
work -a combination of weekend and weekdays -with occasional
holiday coverage.
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 Center
Organization Unit: Occupational Therapy -Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of
Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill , Occupational Therapist I, Healthcare , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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