COTA - Inpatient Therapy BTAR

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support.

About the role

The Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant implements treatment plans developed and supervised by a Licensed Occupational Therapist and provides input regarding patient’s response to treatment and progress, in an attempt to prevent disability following disease/injury, while helping the patient reach his/her maximum performance while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists OTR/L with patient evaluations, and provides input with respect to treatment plans.
• Implements assigned aspects of the treatment plan.
• Participates in the evaluation of the treatment plan.
• When determined competent, performs all physical therapy procedures approved for the position, and as detailed in the position’s Skills Checklist.
• Communicates with patients or their representatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the entire life span of a patient.
• Communicates with team members, physicians and other care providers regarding occupational therapy.
• Provides oversight and guidance to non-licensed personnel, new employees and students.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Current North Carolina license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current BCLS certification.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals. Entity: Nash UNC Health Care. Organization Unit: BTAR Therapy Services. Work Type: Full Time. Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00. Work Assignment Type: Onsite. Work Schedule: Day. Job Location: NASH HC. Exempt From Overtime: No.