Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN

UNC Health; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver patient treatment under supervision and follow an established plan of care. The role includes mentoring assistants, technicians and students, and collaborating with the rehab team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities also include participating in CQI activities and maintaining excellent customer service and professional development within a per diem, onsite work arrangement at the Lenoir Health facility.

Qualifications

• Requires an accredited OTA program degree.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient treatment and therapy following a plan of care.
• Mentors assistants, technicians and students.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality care.
• Participates in CQI activities and supports excellent customer service.

Skills

Patient care

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in OTA

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.