Occupational Therapist I - Pediatrics

Job Description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

UNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Service Line is seeking a compassionate and dedicated part time Pediatric Occupational Therapist I to join our multidisciplinary team at the Center for Rehabilitation Care in Chapel Hill, NC. In this 20 hour per week position, you will provide high-quality care across the pediatric continuum for patients birth to 21 years of age, including developmental, orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. Diagnoses seen include but are not limited to autism, sensory processing disorders, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, hemiplegia, fine motor delay, brachial plexus, spina bifida, prematurity and traumatic brain injury.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and colleagues that are truly invested and passionate about the care they deliver. At the Center for Rehabilitation, you will work in collaboration with our dynamic and experienced pediatric-focused therapy team that includes physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists, as well as pediatric physiatrists, social workers, and pediatric nurse coordinators.

We are also engaged in weekly to monthly interdisciplinary clinics to provide specialized, holistic care for the following diagnoses, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Limb Deficiency, Special Infant Care Clinic (SICC), Neuromuscular Diagnoses, Brain Injury, Charcot Marie Tooth, Down Syndrome, and Rett Syndrome. Our team is at the heart of this growth and development to ensure that we are providing the best high-quality care to our patients and their families. In addition to patient care, you will engage in mentorship, professional development, student placements, and clinical program development, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on individual patients, future therapists, and the broader community.

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

• Strong communication and time management abilities.
• Experience working with diverse pediatric patient populations
• One to two years of experience is preferred
• Consistent availability on selected days for outpatient caseload

Key Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Diverse and Growing Patient Population
• One-on-One Patient Care
• Mentorship & Growth
• Community Impact

Why UNC Health?

At UNC Health, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Employees appreciate our flexible work schedules and professional growth opportunities through continuing education, specialty or board certification support, and tuition reimbursement. You will also have the chance to advance your career through involvement in committees, mentorship roles, and professional development opportunities. UNC Health also offers unique opportunities to engage in community outreach and quality initiatives, where you can contribute to improving health equity and access to care.

Responsibilities:

1. Completes occupational therapy documentation, billing, and statistics per team guidelines. Manage daily caseload with efficiency and efficacy. Meets productivity standards per team guidelines.

2. Administers assessment tools or instruments to assist in establishing a plan of care and subsequent modifications and manages resources to accomplish patient goals; Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.

3. Mentors assistive personnel and delegates responsibilities as per licensing board guidelines.

4. Provides clinical precepting and teaching for students and/or staff under the guidance of the clinical specialist or other subject matter experts; Provides regular feedback, coaching and mentoring. Evaluates the learners performance.

5. Assists in the planning and coordinating of clinical programs in collaboration with the clinical specialist or manager. Participates in continuous improvement in clinical services by attending and participating in departmental meetings and in-services.

Other Information

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.

BLS within 3 months of hire date.

Professional Experience Requirements:

No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Exhibits effective communication and interprofessional skills; requires physical stamina and repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, and squatting during patient interventions while supporting ones weight; can engage in high-level problem-solving to ensure patient safety during mobilization.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Occupational Therapy Center Rehab Care

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00

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: Yes

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 [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.