Occupational Therapist II

Description

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Summary:

The Rehabilitation Services Department at the Center for Rehabilitation Care is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist II to join our Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation team. This position involves delivering comprehensive, evidence-based occupational therapy services across a wide range of neurologic diagnoses, including long COVID, stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and more.

Ideal candidates will bring strong time management, clinical reasoning, and communication skills. Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years of occupational therapy experience, with at least six (6) months of outpatient neurologic rehabilitation experience.

Experience in interdisciplinary clinics and with complex diagnoses is highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Select and administer appropriate occupational therapy evaluation procedures; establish individualized treatment goals; develop, implement, and modify treatment plans in response to patient progress and discharge planning.
• Manage resources effectively to accomplish patient-centered goals while balancing productivity and high-quality care.
• Document evaluations, progress, and outcomes accurately and in compliance with UNC Health standards.
• Provide mentorship and clinical supervision to OT students, new graduates, or junior staff.
• Actively participate in program development, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Serve as a resource for advanced clinical practice in outpatient neurologic rehabilitation, including providing in-service education to peers and interdisciplinary colleagues.

Key Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Diverse Patient Population: Gain advanced experience serving patients with complex neurologic conditions and from a wide variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• One-on-One Patient Care: Focus on individualized care that promotes occupational performance, independence, and quality of life.
• Community Impact: Support clinic-based initiatives such as food banks and wellness outreach programs that reduce barriers to care and promote health equity.
• Professional Development: Access mentorship, continuing education support, and funding for specialty certifications and conference participation.

Core Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Deliver evidence-based, individualized therapy across a range of neurologic diagnoses.
• Assessment & Goal Setting: Use standardized assessments and clinical reasoning to guide intervention and track progress.
• Mentorship & Education: Support students and colleagues through teaching, supervision, and role-modeling advanced clinical practice.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, therapists, and other health professionals to deliver holistic care.
• Community Engagement: Contribute to clinic initiatives that promote wellness and accessibility.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in data-driven initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.

Why UNC Health?

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement options with employer matching
• Wellness programs and flexible work schedules
• Tuition reimbursement and support for board certification
• Opportunities to participate in outreach and health equity initiatives

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling available, including Saturday coverage with pay differential

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:
* Five (5) years of occupational therapy experience including one (1) year in the specialty field of work to which assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Occupational Therapy Center Rehab Care

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$35.52 - $51.05 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 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.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.