Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care, Carolinas Medical Center Main, Full-Time

We are growing our acute care Occupational Therapy team for our Tower Bed expansion at Carolinas Medical Center Main. The new tower, a 448-bed tower, is expected to offer 191 new acute care beds, 38 operating rooms, 16 procedure rooms, a pod-style emergency room with 62 exam rooms, a new helipad, and an open core model on inpatient floors designed to facilitate collaboration between interdisciplinary teams.

Job Description:

Assists in performing patient care responsibilities in an inpatient acute level setting under the plan and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Essential Functions Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays. Implements the occupational therapy treatment plan in accordance to the plan of care established by the occupational therapist. Collaborates with the occupational therapist in modifying treatment as the patient's status changes. Applies modalities under the direction of an occupational therapist. Provides and documents patient and family education regarding deficits, progress toward goals and therapeutic techniques. Physical Requirements Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors. Education, Experience and Certifications Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required. applicable state license for Occupational Therapy Assistant required. Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.