Licensed Occupational Therapist - Per Diem, Day Shift

UNC Health; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Apex, NC seeks an Occupational Therapist for per diem shifts, serving patients with developmental, aging, medical, or psychosocial needs. You will document evaluations, plan and implement therapy, and mentor OT students and staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and supervisors, with a standard 4-hour work week and on-site duties. Requires NC OT licensure and an accredited OT degree.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in North Carolina.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Completes OT documentation in the medical record per department guidelines and completes department records for billing and statistics.
• Manages OT caseload with efficiency and efficacy.
• Manages resources needed to perform OT treatment plan to accomplish the goals set for the patient.
• Plans and coordinates clinical programs in response to patient needs, technologies, clinical practices, regulations and reimbursement.
• Provides clinical supervision and teaching for OT students or staff. Plans orientation, caseload, and other learning activities. Provides regular feedback and coaching.
• Selects and performs appropriate OT evaluation procedures to identify and assess problems. Sets treatment goals and devises a treatment plan.

Skills

Documentation

Caseload management

Interprofessional communication

Teaching supervision

Education

OT degree (accredited program)

Job description

UNC Health in Apex, NC seeks an Occupational Therapist for per diem shifts, serving patients with developmental, aging, medical, or psychosocial needs. You will document evaluations, plan and implement therapy, and mentor OT students and staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and supervisors, with a standard 4-hour work week and on-site duties. Requires NC OT licensure and an accredited OT degree.