Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Lenoir Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for per diem coverage. You will provide patient therapy and treatment following an established plan of care, onsite at Lenoir Memorial.

You will mentor assistants, technicians and students, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in CQI activities, and help deliver excellent customer service. Standard hours per week: 4.00; work schedule: Day Job.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Current NC Board of Occupational Therapy license or eligible.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient therapy and treatment following the plan of care.
• Mentors assistants, technicians, and students.
• Collaborates with other healthcare team members and physicians.
• Participates in CQI activities.
• Delivers excellent customer service.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Mentoring/Teaching

Education

Associate Degree from OTA program

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

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.

a. Utilizes judgment and skills in implementing treatment plans.

1. 1. Physician communication is timely and documentation is up to date.

1. 1. • Participates in CQI activities.

2. Facilitates the provision of excellent customer service

1. 1. Sets example.
   2. • Monitors and holds co-workers accountable.
2. Teamwork

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

4. Development

1. 1. Proactively shares clinical expertise.
   2. Takes personal initiative to grow and develop professionally.
   3. • Maintains clinical competencies.

Other information:

• EDUCATION
• • Associate Degree from an Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• EXPERIENCE
• • None
• LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
• • 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: Ip Rehab Facility

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

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.