Occupational Therapist I

Description

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UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary:

The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy programs with the goal being to maximize independence, prevent further disability, and maintain health of individuals who have physical disabilities and related psychological impairment(s).

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:

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy.

• Successful completion of supervised clinical internship.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Current North Carolina license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

• BCLS certification.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• New Graduate are eligible for hire or up to 3 years’ experience.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Inpatient Therapy NGH

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

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.

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.