Occupational Therapist I (Per Diem)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Rex Holly Springs Hospital in North Carolina is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide evaluation, treatment, documentation, and education for patients with developmental, aging, medical, or psychosocial needs. Work is performed under the supervision of an OT II or OT Supervisor and includes weekend shifts.

The per diem, onsite position offers a standard 8-hour schedule, with a salary range of $35.87–$51.57 per hour. Licensure in NC is required; no prior experience is necessary.

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 regular communication with physicians, supervisor, and others regarding OT programs and patients served.
• Provides clinical supervision and teaching for OT students or staff. Plans orientation, caseload, and other learning activities. Provides regular feedback and coaching. Evaluates the learner's performance.
• Selects and performs appropriate Occupational Therapy (OT) evaluation procedures to identify and assess problems. Sets treatment goals and devises a treatment plan. Re-evaluates and adjusts the treatment plan in response to the patient's changing condition and discharge plans.

Skills

OT documentation

Caseload management

Clinical supervision

Team communication

Patient/family education

Education

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

NC OT licensure

Job description

Job Description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:
This is highly skilled, rehabilitative work with patients whose abilities to cope with the daily tasks of living are impaired by developmental deficiencies, aging, medical concerns, or psychological and social disabilities. Incumbents provide occupational therapy evaluation, consultation and skilled treatment for patients. They document activities, and instruct patients, family, and students. Work is performed under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist II or Occupational Therapist Supervisor.

Schedule: Minimum of two weekend shifts per month, along with occasional holiday coverage.

Responsibilities

1. Completes OT documentation in the medical record per department guidelines and completes department records for billing and statistics
2. Manages OT caseload with efficiency and efficacy
3. Manages resources needed to perform OT treatment plan to accomplish the goals set for the patient
4. Plans and coordinates clinical programs in response to patient needs, technologies, clinical practices, regulations and reimbursement. Provides regular communication with physicians, supervisor, and others regarding OT programs and patients served.
5. Provides clinical supervision and teaching for OT students or staff. Plans orientation, caseload, and other learning activities. Provides regular feedback and coaching. Evaluates the learner's performance.
6. Selects and performs appropriate Occupational Therapy (OT) evaluation procedures to identify and assess problems. Sets treatment goals and devises a treatment plan. Re-evaluates and adjusts the treatment plan in response to the patient's changing condition and discharge plans.

Other Information

Other information:

• Education Requirements: Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
• Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital

Organization Unit: HS IP Rehabilitation

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

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: Weekend

Location of Job: US:NC:Holly Springs

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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.

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