Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Full Time

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Iredell Health System in Statesville, NC seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the OT program under supervision. You will implement therapy plans, assist in sessions, and help patients maximize function in daily activities.

Requirements: current NC OTA licensure or eligibility, CPR certification (or completion after hire), and orientation covering pediatric, adult, and geriatric care. Shift: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with rotating holidays.

Qualifications

• NC OTA license or eligibility to sit for licensure.
• CPR certification required or must be completed upon hire.
• Competency-based orientation covering pediatric, adult, and geriatric care.

Responsabilités

• Provide occupational therapy services under supervision as ordered by a physician.
• Administer treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation and maximize independence.
• Maintain access to patient health information and document care per hospital policies.

Connaissances

CPR certification

Description du poste

Works under supervision of Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy services to patients as ordered by a physician, consistent with hospital policies and procedures, standards of practice, and regulations as directed by the Rehab Director of Iredell Memorial Hospital. Administers occupational therapy treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation of physically disabled patients and to maximize function and independence in accordance with Occupational Therapist plan of care. Has full access to patient health information.

Shift: M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, rotating holidays

Requirements

• Current licensure in NC as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) or state licensure examination eligible
• CPR certification required. If not currently certified must complete upon hire.
• Successful completion of a competency based orientation which includes age and population specific skills for the area of practice in which the OTA will be working, and addresses the growth and development needs for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Work requires physical mobility and manual dexterity.
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.