Occupational Therapist I Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Job Description:

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Summary:

This is an acute care position with weekend andholiday requirements.

This is highly skilled, rehabilitative workwith patients whose abilities to cope with the daily tasks ofliving are impaired by developmental deficiencies, aging, medicalconcerns, or psychological and social disabilities. Incumbentsprovide evidence-based occupational therapy evaluation,consultation and skilled treatment for patients. They documentactivities, and instruct patients, family, and students. Work isperformed under the general supervision of an OccupationalTherapist II or Occupational Therapist Supervisor. Clinician isexpected to have involvement in the areas of continuing education,departmental and community activities, outreach education and roleof preceptor to students.

Responsibilities:

1. Diagnostic Testing -Administers basic & complex diagnostic tests and evaluations in thearea of Occupational Therapy for the treatment of functionaldeficits and related impairments.2. Education – Teach & supervisegraduate Occupational Therapy students and/or clinicalfellows/residents. Develops or contributes to innovative programsto enhance patient care. Serves as resource consultant to otherclinicians in respective specialty area.3. Evaluation of Care -Analyzes results of diagnostic and or therapeutic testing toestablish patient goals and or modify subsequent treatmentprograms. Identifies expected patient outcomes. Communicatesrelevant information to promote continuity of care.4.Implementation– Selects and applies current and advancedtechniques to provide quality and efficient rehabilitativeservices. Provides habilitation/rehabilitation and maintenance ofpersons with related impairments. Organizes and prioritizes careaccording to patient/family needs.5. Outreach/CommunityInvolvement-Serves as resource to North Carolina governmentdepartments and statewide health professionals in specialty areas.

Presents at local (university/hospital) or state level,participates in community health screening and events. Participatesin the development of new clinical programs to meet emerging needsin conjunction with the clinical specialist and/or departmentdirector.6. Participation – Contributes to quality of clinicalservices through attendance and participation in departmentalmeetings and in-services.7. Quality-Contributes to quality ofclinical services through maintenance of valid & reliable recordsof patient procedures & progress. Participates in qualityimprovement initiatives with the clinical specialist and otherhealthcare professionals. Participates in continuous qualityimprovement efforts in conjunction with the departmentdirector.

Other InformationOther information:

EducationRequirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapyprogram.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Licensed as anOccupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina.

ProfessionalExperience Requirements:

• No prior experiencerequired.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

JobDetailsLegal Employer:

NCHEALTHEntity:

UNC REXHealthcareOrganization Unit:

Rex IP Rehab Svcs Work Type:

FullTimeStandard Hours Per Week:

40.00

Salary Range:

$32.23 – $46.33 perhour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience andinternal equity

Work Assignment Type:

OnsiteWork Schedule:

VariableLocation of Job:

US:

NC:

RaleighExempt From Overtime:

Exempt:

YesThis position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc.,d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC HeathCare System. This is not a State employed position. Qualifiedapplicants will be considered without regard to their race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ andemployees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicantsand employees with disabilities. All interested applicants areinvited to apply for career opportunities. Please emailapplicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonableaccommodation to search and/or to apply for a careeropportunity.