Staff Occupational Therapist - PRN

UNC Health Care; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist to provide patient care assessments and treatment in a per diem capacity at UNC Lenoir Health Care. The role includes program development, mentoring colleagues, and leading occupational therapy initiatives within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, education for patients and families, and participation in CQI activities while maintaining a focus on exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current NC Board of Occupational Therapy license.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to mentor staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment, treatment, and program development.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Therapists, Assistants, Technicians and Students.
• Plan and conduct occupational therapy programs within hospital settings.
• Collaborate with other healthcare team members to deliver high-quality care and participate in CQI activities.
• Contribute to excellent customer service within the department and hospital.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:

• The Staff Occupational Therapist provides patient care assessment and treatment, program development, and team leadership when assigned. Responsible for mentoring Therapists, Assistants, Technicians, and Students. Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital settings to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems. Collaborates with other healthcare team members and physicians in a multi-disciplinary fashion to deliver the highest quality of care. Participates in CQI activities. Facilitates the provision of excellent customer service

Responsibilities:

• Patients and families: Provide patient assessment, care, and information. Address concerns and complaints. Project a positive image of the department and hospital. Physicians and other healthcare team members: Promote coordination of care. Market services. Address concerns and complaints. Community and Business: Provide education. Market services. Promote department and hospital.

Other information:

• EDUCATION
• Bachelor's or Master's or Doctorate's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy.
• EXPERIENCE
• None.
• LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
• Current NC Board of Occupational Therapy license.
• OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Analytical abilities to delegate personnel, problem solve with positive solutions. Good interpersonal and communication skills required to facilitate interactions with stated customers and staff members.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, temperature changes and occasional noxious odors. Stressful work periods occasionally encountered.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Standing for most of the day lifting/assisting patients with transfers, bed mobility and ambulation as well as their exercise programs.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Occupational Therapy

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.