Occupational Therapist I (Per Diem)

DescriptionBecome 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 Rehabilitation Services Department at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC is accepting applications for a Burn ICU and Stepdown Per Diem Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively with a team of experienced OTs, OTAs, PTs, and PTAs in a high-volume, fast-paced acute care environment. Candidates must demonstrate excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills. Clinical experience in acute care is strongly preferred. The selected candidate will be required to work a minimum of one weekend day per month.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 InformationOther 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 DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical CenterOrganization Unit: Occupational TherapyWork Type: Per DiemStandard Hours Per Week: 8.00Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: VariableLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoThis 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 if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.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.

Created: 2026-03-04