Impactful Occupational Therapy Assistant | Community Health

UNC Health Care; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Nash in North Carolina is seeking a Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support, under supervision, the evaluation and treatment of patients. You will assist with plans, implement procedures, and communicate progress to the care team.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited OT Assistant program, NC OT license, and current BCLS certification, contributing to compassionate patient care and collaborative practice across Nash and surrounding counties.

Qualifications

• Must have an accredited program completion for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Current North Carolina license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTTA).
• Current BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists OTR/L with patient evaluations and contributes to treatment plans.
• Implements assigned aspects of the treatment plan.
• Participates in evaluation of the treatment plan.
• Performs OT procedures as approved and as detailed in the Skills Checklist when competent.
• Communicates with patients or their representatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across the patient lifespan.
• Communicates with team members, physicians and other care providers about occupational therapy.
• Provides Oversight and guidance to non-licensed personnel, new employees and students.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

North Carolina license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

UNC Health Nash in North Carolina is seeking a Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support, under supervision, the evaluation and treatment of patients. You will assist with plans, implement procedures, and communicate progress to the care team.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited OT Assistant program, NC OT license, and current BCLS certification, contributing to compassionate patient care and collaborative practice across Nash and surrounding counties.