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Occupational Therapist ; Per Diem - Acute Care

Job in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, 27517, USA
Listing for: UNC Health Care
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Occupational Therapy
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35.87 - 51.57 USD Hourly USD 35.87 51.57 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Occupational Therapist I (Per Diem) - Acute Care

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

The Acute Care Therapy Team at UNC Hillsborough is accepting applications for Acute Care OT Per Diem positions. These positions will offer therapy services within a variety of acute care patient populations at our Hillsborough Hospital. The OT will work closely with a team of experienced therapists focused on post‑surgical orthopedic, general surgery, cardiac, cardio‑pulmonary, geriatrics and medicine patients. This therapist must have excellent time management, communication and organizational skills, and remain flexible in a fast‑paced environment.

Clinical experience in acute care with orthopedic patients is preferred. The commitment is to work a minimum of two weekend days each month, and there are opportunities to pick up additional hours as needed.

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.

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.
  • Other Information 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.
    Job Details

    Legal

    Employer:

    STATE

    Entity: UNC Medical Center Hillsborough

    Organization Unit:
    Occupational Therapy

    Work Type:
    Per Diem

    Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

    Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range)

    Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

    Work Assignment Type:
    Onsite

    Work Schedule:

    Day Job

    Location of Job: US:

    NC:

    Chapel Hill

    Exempt From Overtime:
    Exempt:
    No

    This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

    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. Please email applicant.accommodations.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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