Occupational Therapist I
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Siler City
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:This is
highly skilled, rehabilitative work with patients whose abilities
to cope with the daily tasks of living are impaired by
developmental deficiencies, aging, medical concerns, or
psychological and social disabilities. Incumbents provide
evidence-based occupational therapy evaluation, consultation and
skilled treatment for patients. They document activities, and
instruct patients, family, and students. Work is performed under
the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist II or
Occupational Therapist Supervisor. Clinician is expected to have
involvement in the areas of continuing education, departmental and
community activities, outreach education and role of preceptor to
students.Per diem position with consistent 16-24 hours per week.
Emphasis on acute care needs with some potential flex to outpatient
if able/willing. -Responsibilities:1. Diagnostic Testing -
Administers basic & complex diagnostic tests and evaluations in the
area of Occupational Therapy for the treatment of functional
deficits and related impairments.2. Education - Teach & supervise
graduate Occupational Therapy students and/or clinical
fellows/residents. Develops or contributes to innovative programs
to enhance patient care. Serves as resource consultant to other
clinicians in respective specialty area.3. Evaluation of Care -
Analyzes results of diagnostic and or therapeutic testing to
establish patient goals and or modify subsequent treatment
programs. Identifies expected patient outcomes. Communicates
relevant information to promote continuity of care.4.
Implementation-- Selects and applies current and advanced
techniques to provide quality and efficient rehabilitative
services. Provides habilitation/rehabilitation and maintenance of
persons with related impairments. Organizes and prioritizes care
according to patient/family needs.5. Outreach/Community
Involvement-Serves as resource to North Carolina government
departments and statewide health professionals in specialty areas.
Presents at local (university/hospital) or state level,
participates in community health screening and events. Participates
in the development of new clinical programs to meet emerging needs
in conjunction with the clinical specialist and/or department
director.6. Participation - Contributes to quality of clinical
services through attendance and participation in departmental
meetings and in-services.7. Quality-Contributes to quality of
clinical services through maintenance of valid & reliable records
of patient procedures & progress. Participates in quality
improvement initiatives with the clinical specialist and other
healthcare professionals. Participates in continuous quality
improvement efforts in conjunction with the department
director.
Other InformationOther information:Education Requirements:---
Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy
program.Licensure/Certification Requirements:--- Licensed as an
Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina.Professional
Experience Requirements:--- No prior experience
required.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: Chatham Hospital
Organization Unit: Occupational Therapy Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 16.00
Salary Range: -$32.23 - $46.33 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers
are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Siler CityExempt From Overtime: Exempt:
Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a
NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care
System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC
Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and
employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants
and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are
invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Roanoke , Occupational Therapist I, Healthcare , Siler City, Virginia
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