About this opportunity
UNC Health Care lists this Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant - Rehab Therapy opportunity in goldsboro, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
nYour passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
nSummary:
nCarries out occupational therapy treatment plans for inpatients and outpatients to improve quality of life of patients. Delivers preventive, corrective, and restorative care using a broad range of rehabilitative techniques under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
nResponsibilities:
nnnAssists the licensed Occupational Therapist in carrying out procedures and treatment programs. Communicates with the evaluating therapist to help ensure re-assessments are done per compliance guidelines.
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nnObserves and assesses patient reactions during treatment. Recognizes when treatment plans may need modification to meet patient needs and reports to the therapist.
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nnCompletes documentation to meet regulatory requirements including interventions provided in combination with patient response.
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nnDocuments accurate charges on all patients on a timely basis.
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nnInitiates appropriate schedule changes on a timely basis.
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nnProvides treatments efficiently and effectively. Maintains acceptable productivity levels to minimize backlogs in patient flow.
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nnProvides supervision and direction to Rehab Services Technicians in their performance of treatments as appropriate.
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nnRequests input from the supervising therapist when problems arise.
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nnProvides clinical instruction to students as needed.
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nnMay provide in-service training as needed.
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nnCompletes continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements as applicable.
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nnActively participates in staff meetings and on committees as requested.
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nnParticipates in performance improvement activities.
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nnPresents and promotes a professional demeanor at all times, establishes high standards of customer service and patient care, supports responsibility, pride, and teamwork, remains calm when under pressure, and offers reasonable solutions for problems. Relates to patients in a compassionate and sincere manner.
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nnDemonstrates appropriate interaction with and provides recommended care and services to all patients. Exhibits knowledge and basic understanding regarding the needs of neonatal, adolescent, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, and the cultural needs of all patients.
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nnApplies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely and consistently uses PPE to avoid risk of exposure to self and others.
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n nWAYNE
nOther information:
nEducation
nAssociate Degree from an AOTA approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
nLicensure/ Certification
nN.C. state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible.
nBLS required.
nExperience
nPrior experience as a COTA preferred.
nNew graduates will be considered.
nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
n• Knowledge of a variety of developmental disorders and therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of function and occupation.
n• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
n• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
n• Proficient with MS Office and EMR (EPIC) software with the ability to learn new software rapidly.
nValid NC Driver’s License: No
nIf driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.
n .REH-580.CLINICAL
nJob Details
nLegal Employer: Wayne Health
nEntity: Wayne UNC Health Care
nOrganization Unit: OCCP. . Therapy
nWork Type: Full Time
nStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00
nWork Assignment Type: Onsite
nWork Schedule: Day Job
nLocation of Job: WAYNE MED
nExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
nQualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
nQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Worksite address
goldsboro, NC, 27533, US
Who can apply
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