Description
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Summary:
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The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, provides patient treatment and therapy by following an established plan of care directed and supervised by an OTR/L. Responsible for mentoring Assistants, Technicians, and Students. Collaborates with other healthcare team members and physicians in a multi-disciplinary fashion to deliver the highest quality of care. Participates in CQI activities. Facilitates the provision of excellent customer service.
Responsibilities:
1. Provides patient therapy and treatment.
a. Utilizes judgment and skills in implementing treatment plans.
- Physician communication is timely and documentation is up to date.
- Participates in CQI activities.
2. Facilitates the provision of excellent customer service
- Sets example.
- Monitors and holds co-workers accountable.
- Teamwork
- Answers questions. Communicates hospital and departmental information.
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Collaborates with other healthcare team members in a multi-disciplinary fashion.
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Assists in the orientation of new employees.
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Mentors students and other rehab services personnel as assigned.
4. Development
- Proactively shares clinical expertise.
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Takes personal initiative to grow and develop professionally.
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Maintains clinical competencies.
Other information:
EDUCATION
- Associate Degree from an Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
- EXPERIENCE
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- LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
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Current NC Board of Occupational Therapy license. Occupational Therapist Assistant license or eligible.
Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit: Occupational Therapy
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: LENOIR MEM
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified 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.
