Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / Inpatient Rehab-Ancillary / Full-Time / Thurs-Sun

Catawba Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists by implementing treatments under supervision, contributing to patient evaluations and the development of treatment plans.

No prior experience required; applicants must have an Associate degree and NC license, with BCLS within three months of employment. One year hospital or SNF based rehab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited program for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Current NC license.
• BCLS for healthcare providers or completion of BCLS from the American Heart Association within three months of employment date.

Responsibilities

• Implements occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Provides input to the Licensed Occupational Therapist in patient evaluations and in the development of treatment plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting

Job description

Summary of Performance Expectations

Under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, implements occupational therapy treatments. Provides input to the Licensed Occupational Therapist in patient evaluations and in the development of treatment plans. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.

Job Description

Summary of Performance Expectations

Under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, implements occupational therapy treatments. Provides input to the Licensed Occupational Therapist in patient evaluations and in the development of treatment plans. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.

Education and Credentials

Required

Associate degree from an accredited program for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. Current NC license. BCLS for healthcare providers or completion of BCLS from the American Heart Association within three months of employment date.

Preferred

Work Experience

Required

No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.

About Us

One year hospital or SNF based rehab experience preferred.

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance

• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.