Occupational Therapist I PD
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: October 30, 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: UNC
Hospitals Rehabilitation Service Line is accepting applications for
a PRN Pediatric Occupational Therapist in an outpatient clinic with
clinical experience in pediatric neurological and developmental
rehabilitation from 0-21 years of age, including splinting.
Candidates should have outpatient experience with the following
diagnoses of autism, sensory processing disorders, cerebral palsy,
Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, hemiplegia, fine motor delay,
brachial plexus, spina bifida, splinting, 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 candidate will work
closely with an experienced group of 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:
1. Completes OT documentation in the medical record per department
guidelines and completes department records for billing and
statistics
2. Manages OT caseload with efficiency and efficacy
3. Manages resources needed to perform OT treatment plan to
accomplish the goals set for the patient
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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