Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Acute Care Therapy Team at the UNC-Hospitals in Hillsborough, NC is accepting applications for an Acute Care OT Per Diem position. This position 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 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 day each month, and there are opportunities to pick up additional hours as needed. Responsibilities: 1. Completes OT documentation in the medical record per department guidelines and completes department records for billing and statistics 2. Manages OT caseload with efficiency and efficacy 3. Manages resources needed to perform OT treatment plan to accomplish the goals set for the patient 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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 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. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Hillsborough Organization Unit: Occupational Therapy Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00 Flat Rate: $46.08 per hour 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. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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.accommodationsunchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.