Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN

About the role

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

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 patient therapy 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: Occupational Therapy

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

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.