Occupational Therapist I

UNC Health • Chapel Hill, NC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

UNC Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Services Department in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hiring an Occupational Therapist I for a Burn/Acute Care role. The position primarily provides therapy services to patients in the Burn ICU and step-down units, with occasional floating to other acute care units or services as needed. The clinician works with a team of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, and physical therapy assistants in a high-volume, fast-paced acute care environment.

The Occupational Therapist provides evidence-based evaluations, treatment interventions, and education to patients and caregivers with diagnoses, disabilities, and impairments affecting body functions and structures, behavior patterns, roles, habits, and occupational performance. The role also includes student shadowing and clinical instruction, as well as participation in departmental and community continuing education and outreach. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional holiday coverage. This is a full-time, onsite position with 40 standard hours per week.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in North Carolina.
• BLS certification within three months of hire.
• Effective communication and interprofessional skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to perform repetitive movements, including sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, and squatting during patient interventions while supporting one's weight.
• Ability to use high-level problem-solving to ensure patient safety during mobilization.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in acute care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete occupational therapy documentation, billing, and statistics according to team guidelines; manage the daily caseload efficiently and meet team productivity standards.
• Administer assessment tools to help establish and modify plans of care, manage resources to accomplish patient goals, and communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care.
• Mentor assistive personnel and delegate responsibilities in accordance with licensing board guidelines.
• Provide clinical precepting and teaching for students and/or staff under the guidance of a clinical specialist or subject matter expert; provide feedback, coaching, and mentoring, and evaluate learner performance.
• Assist with planning and coordinating clinical programs in collaboration with a clinical specialist or manager.
• Participate in continuous improvement of clinical services by attending and contributing to departmental meetings and in-services.
• Provide evidence-based evaluations, treatment interventions, and educational instruction to patients and caregivers.
• Participate in student shadowing, clinical instruction, continuing education, and community outreach.

Benefits

• UNC Health benefits are offered.
• Eligible employees who currently participate in TSERS or the ORP through another North Carolina agency may continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, and for applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level