Occupational Therapy Assistant

Mission Health; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mission Health is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Highlands, North Carolina. The role involves using procedures to enhance rehabilitation and requires an associate's degree in Occupational Therapy. Ideal candidates will have a current North Carolina license, and new graduates are welcome to apply.

This position offers extensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and educational support, as well as a 401(k) Plan with matching. We prioritize employee wellbeing through counseling services and generous time-off programs.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina license to practice Occupational Therapy required.
• New graduate eligible.

Responsibilities

• Change condition/function consistent with rehabilitation diagnosis.
• Supervise and coordinate therapeutic care.
• Teach and mentor other staff.

Education

Associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

Role Summary: Uses procedures and techniques to change condition/function consistent with the rehabilitation diagnosis and prognosis. Provides patient and customer service by supervising and coordinating therapeutic care and by communicating with patients, families and appropriate staff. Supports and improves the department by teaching and mentoring other staff and by managing the resources for patient care. May provide services off-site, within the scope of the job description, as needed, by the department.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Preferred Education: None beyond above required
• Required License: Current North Carolina license to practice Occupational Therapy
• Preferred License: None
• Required Experience: None required – new graduate eligible.
• Preferred Experience: Clinical affiliations covering a wide variety of rehabilitation settings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.