Occupational Therapy Assistant III

Occupational Therapy Assistant

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

About ECU Health North Hospital:

ECU Health North Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited, 204-bed acute bed facility serving Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties in the north-central region of North Carolina. Its service area also reaches into southern Virginia. With more than 800 team members, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services. It features a 24-hour emergency department and offers advanced diagnostics as well as specialty and primary care.