Acute Care Occupational Therapy Assistant — Growth & Impact

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a full-time Acute Care Occupational Therapy Assistant to support our Enhanced Rehabilitation program in the acute hospital setting.

The OTA will provide skilled interventions to a diverse patient population, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, assist in discharge planning, and contribute to quality patient-centered care.

Strong time management and communication skills are essential; licensed NC OTA is required; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited two-year Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of North Carolina.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to interdisciplinary team meetings to plan for patient needs and discharge plans.
• Documents patient treatment and progress in the medical record; completes department records for team communication, billing and statistics.
• Instructs OT/OTA students and precepts learners.
• Provides skilled OT treatments to a wide variety of patients; designs activities; fabricates splints; teaches ADL independence; guides home techniques for discharge.
• Participates in quality improvement and departmental meetings.

Education

Two-year OTA program

NC OTA licensure

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a full-time Acute Care Occupational Therapy Assistant to support our Enhanced Rehabilitation program in the acute hospital setting.

The OTA will provide skilled interventions to a diverse patient population, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, assist in discharge planning, and contribute to quality patient-centered care.

Strong time management and communication skills are essential; licensed NC OTA is required; no prior experience required.