Inpatient OT Assistant — Real Patient Impact

Duke PF; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for inpatient services under supervision of an occupational therapist. You will deliver patient care, perform assessments, document progress, and support the therapy team.

This role requires NC OTA licensure, an associate degree in occupational therapy, and experience levels vary: Level II needs 3 years, Level III 5 years with 2 years at DUHS.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in occupational therapy.
• North Carolina Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure.
• Level I: no experience beyond required education.
• Level II: three years related occupational therapy experience.
• Level III: five years OT assistant experience with two years at DUHS.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy services for inpatients under supervision.
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning in treatment planning and monitoring.
• Document progress and report to the supervising therapist.
• Collaborate with the health care team to meet patient goals.
• Assist in discharge planning and referral when appropriate.

Skills

Push-pull, lift-carry and transfer

Clinical reasoning

Education

Associate's degree in occupational therapy

North Carolina OT Assistant licensure

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for inpatient services under supervision of an occupational therapist. You will deliver patient care, perform assessments, document progress, and support the therapy team.

This role requires NC OTA licensure, an associate degree in occupational therapy, and experience levels vary: Level II needs 3 years, Level III 5 years with 2 years at DUHS.