Occupational Therapist I Chatham Hospital
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Siler City
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Description
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: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
evidence-based 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. Clinician is expected to have
involvement in the areas of continuing education, departmental and
community activities, outreach education and role of preceptor to
students.
Responsibilities:1. Diagnostic Testing - Administers basic &
complex diagnostic tests and evaluations in the area of
Occupational Therapy for the treatment of functional deficits and
related impairments.2. Education - 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.3. Evaluation 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.4. Implementation-- 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.5.
Outreach/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.6. Participation - Contributes to quality of
clinical services through attendance and participation in
departmental meetings and in-services.7. Quality-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.
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: NCHEALTH
Entity: Chatham Hospital
Organization Unit: Occupational Therapy
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Siler City
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Greensboro , Occupational Therapist I Chatham Hospital, Healthcare , Siler City, North Carolina
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