Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), PRN, Outpatient

Job Description

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Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Schedule: PRN, Varies

Your experience matters


Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.


More about our team


Join our rehabilitation team of over 50 clinicians (physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology) with the opportunity to work in one of our 3 outpatient locations and/or an acute care hospital with 154 beds. Our featured hospital units include medical surgical, same day surgery, intensive care unit, progressive care unit, behavioral health unit, emergency department and women's services. At Haywood Rehabilitation, we value excellent patient care that ensures optimal outcomes, a collaborative team environment and a culture of respect. We employ a variety of specialty trained clinicians and feature one-on-one patient care. We offer flexibility that may include non-traditional schedules to best meet patient and employee needs.


How you'll contribute


An Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)who excels in this role:

• Execute the treatment plan for patients set by an occupational therapist in the outpatient rehab clinic or hospital.

• Monitor a patient's progress to make sure that they're successfully completing treatment.

• Encourage the patient during their recovery process.

• Help patients to improve their quality of life by finding solutions to their problems.

• Teach patients with disabilities to become more independent.

• Update patient records for the Occupational Therapist.

• Teach patients, family members or other caregivers skills and techniques to help achieve the patients goals.

• Keep the office, treatment room and equipment in good order.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Tailored benefit options for PRN employees, and more.

• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Health & Fitness Center Access

What we're looking for
Applicants should be a graduate of an approved occupational therapy assistant program with curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Additional requirements include:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant and Aide licensure by NC Board of Occupational Therapy.

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

• Eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Assistant Association.

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about Haywood Regional Medical Center

Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is a 154-bed acute hospital and includes 11 multi-specialty clinics that have been offering exceptional care to the Haywood County community for over 97 years. The campus, located in Clyde, is also home to the 54,000 square foot Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center, and the 44,000 square foot Outpatient Care Center. HRMC also operates two urgent care centers in the county. We are proud to be recognized for an "A" hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, The Joint Commission National Quality Approval, Screening Center of Excellence with Lung Cancer Alliance, accredited Chest Pain Center from American College of Cardiology, and Center of Excellence from Addario Lung Cancer Foundation.


EEOC Statement


"Haywood Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional Medical is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.