Occupational Therapist I: Start Your Clinical Impact Today

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

Job summary

UNC Health in Lenoir, NC, is seeking an Occupational Therapist I to provide evidence-based evaluation, treatment interventions, and education to patients and caregivers. The role includes student shadowing, clinical instruction, and participation in continuing education and outreach.

Responsibilities include managing daily caseload, documentation and billing, supervising staff as per licensing guidelines, and mentoring learners. Requires NC OT licensure and BLS within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS within 3 months of hire date.

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

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

UNC Health in Lenoir, NC, is seeking an Occupational Therapist I to provide evidence-based evaluation, treatment interventions, and education to patients and caregivers. The role includes student shadowing, clinical instruction, and participation in continuing education and outreach.

Responsibilities include managing daily caseload, documentation and billing, supervising staff as per licensing guidelines, and mentoring learners. Requires NC OT licensure and BLS within 3 months of hire.