Occupational Therapist - Per Diem, Day Shift (Apex)

UNC Health Careers; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Apex, NC is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a per diem position. You will provide evaluation, consultation and skilled OT treatment, documenting activities and teaching patients, families, and students.

Per diem status means flexible work hours with standard day scheduling and weekend availability. The role requires graduation from an accredited OT program and NC licensure, with no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited OT program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in NC.
• 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.
• 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 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 Apex, NC is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a per diem position. You will provide evaluation, consultation and skilled OT treatment, documenting activities and teaching patients, families, and students.

Per diem status means flexible work hours with standard day scheduling and weekend availability. The role requires graduation from an accredited OT program and NC licensure, with no prior experience required.