Inpatient OT Assistant — Day Shift, Full-Time Rehab

UNC Health; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Nash is seeking a Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our therapy team. You will work under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist to implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress, contributing to discharge planning and successful rehabilitation within a 40-hour work week.

The role emphasizes collaboration with OTR/L, nursing, and other care providers to ensure high-quality patient care and timely communication with patients and families.

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.
• When determined competent, 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

Assists OTR/L

Input on treatment plans

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Accredited OTA program

Job description

UNC Health Nash is seeking a Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our therapy team. You will work under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist to implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress, contributing to discharge planning and successful rehabilitation within a 40-hour work week.

The role emphasizes collaboration with OTR/L, nursing, and other care providers to ensure high-quality patient care and timely communication with patients and families.