Description
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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:
Patients and families: Provide patient care and information. Address concerns and complaints. Project a positive image of the department and hospital. Physicians and other healthcare team members: Promote coordination of care. Address concerns and complaints. Community and Business: Provide education. Promote department and hospital.
Other information:
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Associate degree from an Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
- None
LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
- Current NC Board of Occupational Therapy license. Occupational Therapist Assistant license or eligible.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
- Analytical abilities to delegate personnel, problem solve with positive solutions. Good interpersonal and communication skills required to facilitate interactions with stated customers and staff members.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, temperature changes and occasional noxious odors. Stressful work periods occasionally encountered.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
- Standing for most of the day lifting/assisting patients with transfers, bed mobility and ambulation as well as their exercise programs.
Job Details
Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit: Occupational Therapy
Work Type: Full Time
M-F 8am-4:30 pm
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $26.72 - $32.07 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
