Occupational Therapist I - Per Diem with Weekend Rotations

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

Job summary

UNC Health in Hillsborough, NC is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to provide evaluation, treatment, and documentation for patients with developmental, aging, medical, or psychosocial challenges. You will work under supervision and support teaching students.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OT program and North Carolina licensure; no prior experience is required. Expect weekend rotation and roughly 8 hours weekly.

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.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

UNC Health in Hillsborough, NC is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to provide evaluation, treatment, and documentation for patients with developmental, aging, medical, or psychosocial challenges. You will work under supervision and support teaching students.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OT program and North Carolina licensure; no prior experience is required. Expect weekend rotation and roughly 8 hours weekly.