Acute Care OT II: Elevate Patient Recovery

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill seeks an Acute Care Occupational Therapist II to provide comprehensive consultations and therapeutic interventions to a diverse patient population in the acute hospital setting, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support functional improvement and discharge planning.

The selected candidate will serve as a stakeholder, assisting in the implementation of unit-based care team models to optimize patient care outcomes; the role requires excellent time

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
• Five (5) years of occupational therapy experience including one (1) year in the specialty field of work to which assigned.

Responsibilities

• Administer diagnostic testing and evaluations in Occupational Therapy; provide expert-level education.
• Teach and supervise OT students, fellows and residents; develop programs and provide clinical training.
• Evaluate care outcomes and adapt treatment plans to meet patient goals.
• Apply advanced techniques and organize care based on patient and family needs.
• Serve as consultant to NC government departments and statewide health professionals; present at conferences.
• Attend meetings and contribute to department discussions; lead when needed.
• Maintain accurate records and lead quality improvement efforts.
• Participate in research and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Education

OT degree (ACOTE accredited)

NC OT licensure

5+ years OT experience including 1 year in specialty field

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill seeks an Acute Care Occupational Therapist II to provide comprehensive consultations and therapeutic interventions to a diverse patient population in the acute hospital setting, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support functional improvement and discharge planning.

The selected candidate will serve as a stakeholder, assisting in the implementation of unit-based care team models to optimize patient care outcomes; the role requires excellent time