Occupational Therapy Assistant - Cherry Hospital

This position provides Occupational Therapy services to patients throughout the hospital.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant {OTA) implements, coordinates, and monitors interventions according to each patient's treatment plan in collaboration with the OTR.

The role is primarily based on the Hope & Wellness Center's treatment mall but also includes group and 1:1 intervention across the hospital.

OTAs support screening and rating patients' performance and participation when they enter treatment mall groups.

They develop individual goals and interventions that are integrated into each patient's treatment plan.

OTAs collaborate with OT providers to determine effective approaches, strategies, and modalities and assist with discharge planning.

They may also provide physical dysfunction services, including adaptive equipment, wheelchair and splint use, and ADL training, and must participate in supervision with an OTR per NC OT Board requirements.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Basic knowledge of occupational therapy principles, techniques, methods, modalities and their proper application.

Skill in psychosocial group treatment planning and implementation.

Skill in gauging patient progress through musculature, psychosocial, and sensory evaluation, goal attainments and other general patient progress.

Ability to work effectively with patients of various ages, developmental and functional abilities, medical conditions, psychiatric conditions, mental competence and physical disabilities.

Ability to effectively communicate patient progress to other interdisciplinary team members, such as physical therapists, physicians, nursing staff, social workers, etc.

Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources.

We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact on the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

Learn more about our facility at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/state-operated-healthcare-facilities/facilities/state-psychiatric-hospitals [https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/state-operated-healthcare-facilities/facilities/state-psychiatric-hospitals].

In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm prior to the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members [https://www.naces.org/members].

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.