Occupational Therapist II - Acute Pediatrics

Occupational Therapist II - Acute Pediatrics

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UNC Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist II to join our Acute Pediatrics team! The Occupational Therapist II is a clinical specialist and subject matter expert in the diagnosis and intervention management of patients with various diagnoses, disabilities, and impairments affecting client factors (body function and structures), behavior patterns/roles/habits, and occupational performance within acute pediatrics. Employees in this classification provide evidence-based evaluation, consultation, and skilled treatment and instruction to patients and caregivers. The clinician participates in annual continuing education and provides departmental and organizational teachings to enhance personal and peer knowledge of evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities include completing occupational therapy documentation, billing, and statistics per team guidelines; administering standard and advanced evaluation and data interpretation to assist in establishing a plan of care and subsequent modifications; mentoring assistive personnel and delegates responsibilities as per licensing board guidelines; developing, coordinating, and evaluating specialized programs for specific clinical service areas; providing clinical education, clinical precepting and mentoring of students, fellows, and other disciplines; serving as resource to North Carolina government departments and statewide health professionals in specialty areas; demonstrating leadership attributes, advocating for the profession and facilitating change; and contributing to the professional development of others.

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: Five (5) years of occupational therapy experience including one (1) year in the specialty field of work to which assigned. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Advanced level clinical skills as evidenced by specialty certifications, additional training and/or expertise in a given clinical specialty. Exhibits effective communication and interprofessional skills; requires physical stamina and repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, and squatting during patient interventions while supporting one's weight; can engage in high-level problem-solving to ensure patient safety during mobilization.