Staff Occupational Therapist

UNC Health; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

UNC Health in Lumberton, NC seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement therapy programs across hospital, outpatient, or home care settings.

The role emphasizes daily living skills and adherence to NC OT standards. Requires Bachelor's in OT (AOTA), NC license or eligibility, and BCLS certification; driver’s license may be needed. Schedule: full-time, days, 8-5, M-F. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an AOTA-accredited program for Occupational Therapists.
• Current North Carolina license or license eligible.
• BCLS certification; recertification required annually.
• May require valid NC Driver's license and access to use of an automobile.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and implements occupational therapy programs to meet identified patient needs, with emphasis on daily living skills.
• Provides OT services to patients in hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home or through contract work.
• Adheres to ethical and legal standards of Occupational Therapy practice in North Carolina.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in OT (AOTA accredited)

NC license or license eligible

BCLS certification

Driver's license may be required

Job description

Lumberton , NC

Newly Created Position

Full time-Benefits , Day , 8-5 M-F

Posted 10/29/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs to meet identified patient needs, with an emphasis on daily living skills. Provides occupational therapy to patients in the hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home or through contract work under Health Horizons Home Care program. Performs in accordance with standards of Occupational Therapy practice that are ethical and legal in North Carolina.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited program for Occupational Therapists.

Current North Carolina license or license eligible.

BCLS certification; recertification required annually.

May require valid NC Driver's license and access to use of an automobile.

Preferred:

Experienced Occupational Therapist with Master's Degree and/or specialty certification.