Occupational Therapist I PD

4 weeks ago

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States UNC Health Full time

Become part of a dynamic organization with a mission to improve the health and well-being of diverse communities.


Job Summary:


UNC Health is seeking a PRN Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Outpatient team in a clinic with a focus on pediatric neurological and developmental rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will have experience in splinting and working with children aged 0-21 years.

Candidates should have outpatient experience with diagnoses such as autism, sensory processing disorders, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, hemiplegia, fine motor delay, brachial plexus, spina bifida, and premature traumatic brain injury.

At least two years of experience is preferred, as well as experience and/or interest in these diagnoses.

Occupational therapy services available to our pediatric caseloads include aquatic therapy, splinting, wheelchair and equipment evaluations, and functional electrical stimulation.


This role will involve working closely with a team of experienced physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists as part of our Outpatient team, as well as with other providers in interdisciplinary clinics.

Excellent time management, communication, flexibility, and organizational skills are required in this fast-paced environment. Good leadership skills are needed to coordinate patient care coverage with other disciplines within the UNC Healthcare System. The selected candidate will work variable hours and flexible days, which may include Saturdays.

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
  • Manages resources needed to perform OT treatment plan to accomplish the goals set for the patient
  • 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 Occupational Therapy (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.
Other Information

Other 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 Details

Legal Employer:

STATE

Entity:
UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit:
Occupational Therapy Center Rehab Care

Work Type:
Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Flat Rate:
$46.08 per hour

Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:
Variable

Location of Job:
US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits.

If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.


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 if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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