Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Empowering Rehab

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 5,510,000; Part time

Job summary

The Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist to implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress at Nash UNC Health Care's Nash Hospitals in North Carolina.

Responsibilities include aiding in patient evaluations, applying treatment components, communicating with patients and the care team, and mentoring non-licensed staff and students.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Current North Carolina license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists OTR/L with patient evaluations, and provides input with respect to treatment plans.
• Implements assigned aspects of the treatment plan.
• Participates in the evaluation of the treatment plan.
• Performs all physical therapy procedures approved for the position, and as detailed in the position’s Skills Checklist.
• Communicates with patients or their representatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the entire life span of a patient.
• Communicates with team members, physicians and other care providers regarding occupational therapy.
• Provides Oversight and guidance to non-licensed personnel, new employees and students.

Skills

Patient evaluations

Treatment plans input

Communication with patients

Team communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Graduation from an accredited OTA program

Job description

The Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist to implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress at Nash UNC Health Care's Nash Hospitals in North Carolina.

Responsibilities include aiding in patient evaluations, applying treatment components, communicating with patients and the care team, and mentoring non-licensed staff and students.