Occupational Therapy Assistant III

ECU Health; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 37,498 - 54,663; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. The role involves following treatment plans, maintaining documentation, and supervising OTA students. Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant, relevant licensure, and 5-10 years of experience. The pay range is $27.22 to $39.68 hourly, and the position offers opportunities for professional development in occupational therapy.

Qualifications

• High School plus 2 years of formal education/experience is required.
• Graduation from an accredited school with Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Certified by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy Assistant (NBCOT) required.
• OTA licensure with State of North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT) required.
• 5 years, less than 10 years of licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow established treatment plans by occupational therapist.
• Maintain patient care documentation and guidelines.
• Participate in patient care staffing and support team members.
• Supervise OTA students and complete competencies.
• Participate in departmental education activities.

Skills

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy

Ability to work with healthcare professionals

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

High School plus 2 years of experience

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for following established treatment plan established by the occupational therapist and providing Occupational Therapy treatments. These services are based on the patient/family preferences and the developmental needs, medical conditions and diseases as they affect patient care and recovery. The staff occupational therapy assistant will be responsible for maintaining patient care documentation and adherence to documentation guidelines. The occupational therapy assistant shall participate in patient care staffing and assist other team members in understanding the patient problems as related to the patient's occupational performance. Serves on departmental/rehab committees. Supervises level I & II OTA students. Completes and verifies competencies of Level I and II OTAs and OT technicians. Serves as a mentor for Level I and II OTAs. Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in department education activities by presenting at in-services, departmental training sessions.

Minimum Requirements

• High School plus 2 yrs of formal education/experience is required. Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
• Graduation from an accredited school with Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Progressive and dynamic knowledge of Occupational Therapy and a willingness to participate in continuing education, to remain current in new theories of treatment. Ability to work with other health care professionals in a manner that will ensure continued cooperative efforts.
• Certified by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy Assistant (NBCOT) required.
• OTA licensure with State of North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT) required.
• 5 years, less than 10 years of licensure is required

Pay Range

$27.22 - $39.68