Hand Therapy OT I - Per Diem with Flexible Hours

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC seeks an Occupational Therapist I (Per Diem) to provide specialty outpatient hand therapy at the Hand Center. Work hours center around midday to early evening (12:00 PM–6:30 PM) with 8 hours per week across flexible shifts, onsite at the Hand Center with potential cross-coverage at other UNC Therapy locations.

The role emphasizes evidence-based hand therapy, individualized care, and collaboration with hand surgeons and rehab staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in North Carolina.
• BLS certification within three months of hire, if required.
• No prior professional OT experience required.
• Outpatient hand therapy/orthosis fabrication experience preferred but not required.
• Strong documentation, time-management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled OT evaluation, treatment, reassessment, and patient/caregiver education for upper extremity conditions.
• Participate in hand therapy interventions and custom splinting/orthosis fabrication with demonstrated competencies.
• Coordinate with hand surgeons, physicians, and rehab team on patient plans.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and manage caseload efficiently.
• Support flexible clinic coverage and adapt to different schedules/locations.
• Maintain current competencies and participate in education/quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Time management

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Hand therapy interest

Education

OT (ACOTE-accredited) program graduate

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC seeks an Occupational Therapist I (Per Diem) to provide specialty outpatient hand therapy at the Hand Center. Work hours center around midday to early evening (12:00 PM–6:30 PM) with 8 hours per week across flexible shifts, onsite at the Hand Center with potential cross-coverage at other UNC Therapy locations.

The role emphasizes evidence-based hand therapy, individualized care, and collaboration with hand surgeons and rehab staff.