Occupational Therapist - Rex Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center Job Apex area,North Carolina USA,Healthcare

Description

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Summary:

This is highly skilled, rehabilitative work with patients whose abilities to cope with the daily tasks of living are impaired by developmental deficiencies, aging, medical concerns, or psychological and social disabilities. Incumbents provide occupational therapy evaluation, consultation and skilled treatment for patients. They document activities, and instruct patients, family, and students. Work is performed under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist II or Occupational Therapist Supervisor.

This is a per diem opportunity.

Responsibilities

Completes OT documentation in the medical record per department guidelines and completes department records for billing and statistics

Manages OT caseload with efficiency and efficacy

Manages resources needed to perform OT treatment plan to accomplish the goals set for the patient

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications
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.

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. 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.

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