DescriptionnnBecome 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.nnSummary:nnUNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Services is accepting applications for a full-time Acute Care Occupational Therapist I position. Supporting our Enhanced Rehabilitation program in the acute hospital setting, the O T I will provide comprehensive consultations and therapeutic interventions to a diverse patient population with varying acuity levels. This person will collaborate directly with the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient-centered care, facilitating functional improvement and discharge planning throughout care transitions.nnThe selected candidate will serve as a stakeholder, assisting in the implementation and sustainment of unit-based care team models to optimize patient care outcomes and best practices. Excellent time management and communication skills are required for this fast-paced environment; clinical experience in acute care is strongly preferred. A strong work ethic and growth-oriented mindset are essential characteristics for interested applicants.nnThe selected candidate will work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with occasional weekend and holiday coverage.nnWhy UNCH? UNC Hospital has been recognized as a leader in patient experience, providing evidence-based care to patients from a broad geographic area throughout North Carolina. The hospital offers extensive employee incentives, which include competitive benefits and PTO accrual, health reimbursement arrangements, employee discounts, well-being programs, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, legal planning, and retirement planning. Additionally, teammates will receive comprehensive orientation and mentoring, continuing education and specialty certification funds, professional development opportunities, and more.nnResponsibilities:nnDiagnostic Testing - Administers basic & complex diagnostic tests and evaluations in the area of Occupational Therapy for the treatment of functional deficits and related impairments.nnEducation - Teach & supervise graduate Occupational Therapy students and/or clinical fellows/residents. Develops or contributes to innovative programs to enhance patient care. Serves as resource consultant to other clinicians in respective specialty area.nnEvaluation of Care - Analyzes results of diagnostic and or therapeutic testing to establish patient goals and or modify subsequent treatment programs. Identifies expected patient outcomes. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.nnImplementation-- Selects and applies current and advanced techniques to provide quality and efficient rehabilitative services. Provides habilitation/rehabilitation and maintenance of persons with related impairments. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs.nnOutreach/Community Involvement-Serves as resource to North Carolina government departments and statewide health professionals in specialty areas. Presents at local (university/hospital) or state level, participates in community health screening and events. Participates in the development of new clinical programs to meet emerging needs in conjunction with the clinical specialist and/or department director.nnParticipation - Contributes to quality of clinical services through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and in-services.nnQuality-Contributes to quality of clinical services through maintenance of valid & reliable records of patient procedures & progress. Participates in quality improvement initiatives with the clinical specialist and other healthcare professionals. Participates in continuous quality improvement efforts in conjunction with the department director.nnOther InformationnnOther information:nnEducation Requirements:nn? Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.nnLicensure/Certification Requirements:nn? Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina.nnProfessional Experience Requirements:nn? No prior experience required.nnKnowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:nnJob DetailsnnLegal Employer: STATEnnEntity: UNC Medical CenternnOrganization Unit: Occupational TherapynnWork Type: Full TimennStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00nnSalary Range: $32.23 - $46.33 per hour (Hiring Range)nnPay offers are determined by experience and internal equitynnWork Assignment Type: OnsitennWork Schedule: Day JobnnLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillnnExempt From Overtime: Exempt: YesnnThis 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.nnQualified 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.nnUNC 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 if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.nnQualified 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.