Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN

UNC Health Care; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,822,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Lenoir Health Care seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide patient therapy per diem at Lenoir MEM. The role follows an established care plan under supervision, mentoring assistants, technicians, and students, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality care.

Responsibilities include direct patient therapy, timely physician communication, ongoing documentation, CQI participation, and ensuring excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required from an OTA program.
• Current NC Board of Occupational Therapy license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient therapy and treatment.
• Utilizes judgment and skills in implementing treatment plans.
• Physician communication is timely and documentation is up to date.
• Participates in CQI activities.
• Facilitates the provision of excellent customer service.
• Mentors students and other rehab services personnel as assigned.

Skills

Patient therapy

Mentoring

Team collaboration

CQI participation

Customer service

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

• The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, provides patient treatment and therapy by following an established plan of care directed and supervised by an OTR/L. Responsible for mentoring Assistants, Technicians, and Students. Collaborates with other healthcare team members and physicians in a multi-disciplinary fashion to deliver the highest quality of care. Participates in CQI activities. Facilitates the provision of excellent customer service.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides patienttherapy and treatment.
   
   
   
   • Utilizes judgment and skills in implementing treatment plans.
   
   
   • Physician communication is timely and documentation is up to date.
   
   
   • Participates in CQI activities.
   
   
   
   


2. Facilitates the provision of excellent customer service
   
   
   
   • Sets example.
   
   
   • Monitors and holds co-workers accountable.
   
   
   
   


3. Teamwork
   
   
   
   • Answers questions. Communicates hospital and departmental information.
   
   
   • Collaborates with other healthcare team members in a multi-disciplinary fashion.
   
   
   • Assists in the orientation of new employees.
   
   
   • Mentors students and other rehab services personnel as assigned.
   
   
   
   


4. Development
   
   
   
   • Proactively shares clinical expertise.
   
   
   • Takes personal initiative to grow and develop professionally.
   
   
   • Maintains clinical competencies.
   
   
   
   

Other information:

• EDUCATION


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  • Associate Degree from an Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
  
  
  
  


• EXPERIENCE


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  • None
  
  
  
  


• LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION


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  • Current NC Board of Occupational Therapy license. Occupational Therapist Assistant license or eligible.
  
  
  
  

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Occupational Therapy

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.