Occupational Therapist I
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 25, 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: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 strongly preferred.
-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 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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