Occupational Therapist I - Per Diem, Weekend Shifts

UNC Health Careers; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Apex, NC, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for per diem scheduling. You will evaluate and treat patients, document in the medical record, and coordinate OT programs with physicians and staff.

The role requires a license to practice occupational therapy in North Carolina, with no prior experience required. Work involves weekend shifts as needed and day schedules on-site at Rex RRNCC Apex Therapy.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of 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

Program planning

Clinical supervision

Evaluation procedures

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

OT degree

Job description

UNC Health in Apex, NC, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for per diem scheduling. You will evaluate and treat patients, document in the medical record, and coordinate OT programs with physicians and staff.

The role requires a license to practice occupational therapy in North Carolina, with no prior experience required. Work involves weekend shifts as needed and day schedules on-site at Rex RRNCC Apex Therapy.