Inpatient OT Assistant - Hands-On Patient Care

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, North Carolina, is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for inpatient services. The OTA will implement therapy under supervision, perform assessments, and help monitor patient progress within the Duke Health system.

The role requires a degree in occupational therapy and licensure as applicable, with opportunities to work with a multidisciplinary team in a leading hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Level I Entry level knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be able to push-pull, lift-carry and transfer patients.
• Level II Perform advanced competencies in the area of practice.
• Level III Demonstrated leadership/specialization at the clinical level.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy services for patients under supervision with treatment, standardized assessment data and documentation.
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning in treatment planning and monitoring of patient progress.
• Collaborate with other health care team members and participate in cross coverage efforts.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Patient transfer

Education

Associate's degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Duke Health in Durham, North Carolina, is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for inpatient services. The OTA will implement therapy under supervision, perform assessments, and help monitor patient progress within the Duke Health system.

The role requires a degree in occupational therapy and licensure as applicable, with opportunities to work with a multidisciplinary team in a leading hospital setting.