Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Full Time

ICFAI; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Memorial Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services ordered by a physician. The OTA will implement treatment programs aimed at rehabilitation and maximizing independence according to the plan of care set by the Occupational Therapist.

Applicants must hold NC OTA licensure or be eligible, and be CPR certified with orientation completed to address pediatric, adult, and geriatric needs.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required; if not currently certified must complete upon hire.
• Current licensure in NC as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) or state licensure examination eligible.
• Competency-based orientation covering pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Administer treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation and maximize function and independence.
• Comply with hospital policies, Rehab Director plan of care, and maintain access to patient health information.

Skills

CPR certification

Job description

Description

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.