Occupational Therapist I - Impactful Clinician and Mentor

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist I at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir, NC. The role covers evaluation, treatment, and education for diverse diagnoses, with duties including student supervision and community outreach. You’ll work onsite, 40 hours weekly, with a typical day schedule.

Requires NC OT licensure, graduation from an accredited OT program, and BLS within 3 months. No prior experience is required; strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in North Carolina.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire date.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Completes OT documentation, billing, and statistics per team guidelines; manages daily caseload with productivity standards.
• Administers assessment tools to establish a plan of care and communicate for continuity of care.
• Mentors assistive personnel and delegates responsibilities per licensing board guidelines.
• Provides clinical precepting and teaching for students and staff; offers feedback and mentoring.
• Assists in planning and coordinating clinical programs and participates in continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Interprofessional collaboration

Stamina

Mobility assistance

Education

OT degree

Job description

NC Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist I at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir, NC. The role covers evaluation, treatment, and education for diverse diagnoses, with duties including student supervision and community outreach. You’ll work onsite, 40 hours weekly, with a typical day schedule.

Requires NC OT licensure, graduation from an accredited OT program, and BLS within 3 months. No prior experience is required; strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.