Occupational Therapist I - Acute Care

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC seeks an Occupational Therapist I to provide evidence-based evaluation, treatment, and education to patients and caregivers, addressing body function, daily living activities, and occupational performance. The role includes student shadowing, clinical instruction, and outreach.

The position offers a Tuesday–Saturday schedule in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Acute care experience is preferred, with growth opportunities to impact patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program is required.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in North Carolina; BLS within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes occupational therapy documentation, billing, and statistics per team guidelines.
• Manages daily caseload with efficiency and efficacy; meets productivity standards.
• Mentors assistive personnel and delegates as per licensing guidelines.
• Provides clinical precepting and teaching for students and staff; gives regular feedback and coaching.
• Assists in planning and coordinating clinical programs; participates in department meetings and improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Accredited OT program

NC occupational therapist license

Job description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary

The Occupational Therapist I provides evidence-based evaluation, treatment interventions, and educational instruction to patients and caregivers with various diagnoses, disabilities, and impairments affecting client factors (body function and structures), behavior patterns/roles/habits, and occupational performance. The clinician provides student shadowing, clinical instruction, and participates in departmental and community continuing education and outreach.

This Occupational Therapy role offers a Tuesday–Saturday schedule and the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. Acute care experience is preferred, and we’re looking for someone eager to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Completes occupational therapy documentation, billing, and statistics per team guidelines. Manage daily caseload with efficiency and efficacy. Meets productivity standards per team guidelines.
• Administers assessment tools or instruments to assist in establishing a plan of care and subsequent modifications and manages resources to accomplish patient goals; Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.
• Mentors assistive personnel and delegates responsibilities as per licensing board guidelines.
• Provides clinical precepting and teaching for students and/or staff under the guidance of the clinical specialist or other subject matter experts; Provides regular feedback, coaching and mentoring. Evaluates the learner's performance.
• Assists in the planning and coordinating of clinical programs in collaboration with the clinical specialist or manager. Participates in continuous improvement in clinical services by attending and participating in departmental meetings and in‑services.

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS within 3 months of hire date.

Professional Experience Requirements

• No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Exhibits effective communication and interprofessional skills; requires physical stamina and repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, and squatting during patient interventions while supporting one's weight; can engage in high-level problem‑solving to ensure patient safety during mobilization.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
• Organization Unit: Rex IP Rehab Svcs
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Variable
• Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
• This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.