Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym-membership

Educational assistance through FirstU

PerkSpot employee discounts

Employer retirement match

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support stabilization and mobilization efforts under the plan of care established by OTs. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to help patients perform daily activities with greater independence.

Join a system with multiple locations, strong outcomes, and a benefits package including gym access, educational support, employee discounts, and retirement savings with employer matching.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication to ensure patient and caregiver collaboration.
• Empathy and compassion essential for patient care.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Risk assessment and rapid decision-making.
• Creative problem-solving tailored to individual treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Occupational Therapists on plan of care progression.
• Implement interventions and educate per plan of care and CPT scope.
• Recommend adaptive equipment or devices to promote independence.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs and hospital goals.
• Document and bill accurately for services provided.

Skills

Excellent communication

Empathy

Attention to detail

Risk assessment

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in OTA

NC OTA License

Job description

Position Summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

Employee Benefits

• Enjoy a free gym-membership to one of our seven FirstHealth Fitness Centers to stay active and prioritize your health.


• Take advantage of our educational assistance programs through FirstU to pursue academic or professional development goals.


• You’ll also benefit from exclusive employee discounts through PerkSpot, saving you money on quality offerings.


• Additionally, we’re committed to your future with a competitive retirement savings plan, including an employer match to help you build financial security.

At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and personal well-being. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package that is designed to help you thrive. These are just a few examples of how our leading-edge employee benefits align with our mission to put your career first. Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas and help us in our mission to become the best place to work in healthcare!

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant specializes in helping to stabilize patients, assist with mobilization, implement therapeutic interventions, and carry out the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist.

The COTA will collaborate with OTs and other healthcare professionals and carry out a course of action with the end goal of helping patients with treatment to support them as they work towards improving their ability to handle everyday activities related to their daily life. The successful candidate will outline steps for care, such as continued therapy, home exercises and adaptive ways to perform daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with Occupational Therapists regarding plan of care progression


• Implementation of interventions and education in line with POC and within the COTA scope of practice


• Making recommendations for adaptive equipment or durable medical equipment to help patients reach their highest level of safe independence in activities of daily living


• Working with interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of the patients while supporting the hospital’s mission and values


• Documenting and billing appropriately

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program


• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written to ensure clear patient/caregiver collaboration to facilitate successful patient outcomes. Having empathy and compassion is essential as well.


• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment with resilience and strong attention to detail.


• Ability to assess risk and make decisions rapidly.


• Problem solving is essential as no two treatment plans are the same. Using problem solving skills the successful candidate will craft solutions specific to the nuances of the patients they serve.


• NC OTA License Required.