Occupational Therapy Assist (FR)

ECU Health Medical Center • Greenville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

• High School plus 2 yrs of formal education/experience is required.
• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant is required- or higher.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a hospital or rehabilitation type setting is preferred to be employed as a Flat Rate Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Following established treatment plan established by the occupational therapist and providing Occupational Therapy treatments.
• Basing services on patient/family preferences and the developmental needs, medical conditions and diseases as they affect patient care and recovery.
• Maintaining patient care documentation and adherence to documentation guidelines.
• Participating in patient care staffing.
• Assisting other team members in understanding the patient problems as related to the patient's occupational performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree