Onsite Occupational Therapist - Elevate Patient Care

UNC REX Healthcare; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne UNC Health Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with functional impairments, planning activities to restore independence and mobility. You will develop plans of care, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and educate patients and families on treatment goals.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, documentation accuracy, and timely scheduling while supporting a respectful, compassionate patient experience across adult and geriatric populations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Current North Carolina OT license or eligibility; BLS required.
• New graduates welcome; prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients.
• Designs care plans with goals, outcomes and discharge plans; adjust based on response.
• Collaborates with providers, nurses, other therapy staff and vendors.
• Educates patient and family regarding treatment plans.
• Provides services efficiently to minimize backlogs in patient flow.
• Completes documentation for evaluation and treatment to meet regulatory requirements.
• Documents accurate charges on all patients in a timely manner.
• Initiates schedule changes promptly.
• Provides in-service training to teammates as needed.
• Assists in training students.
• Supervises OTAs, Rehab Techs and secretarial teammates; serves as a resource.
• Completes CE and in-service programs to meet requirements.
• Participates in staff meetings and committees; contributes to performance improvement.
• Maintains professional demeanor and high standards of customer service.

Skills

OT practices

Prescriptions interpretation

Patient education

Interpersonal skills

English communication

MS Office / Epic EMR

Education

OT degree

NC OT license eligibility

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Wayne UNC Health Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with functional impairments, planning activities to restore independence and mobility. You will develop plans of care, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and educate patients and families on treatment goals.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, documentation accuracy, and timely scheduling while supporting a respectful, compassionate patient experience across adult and geriatric populations.