Occupational Therapy Assistant - Cherry Hospital

Agency Division Job Classification Title Occupational Therapy Assistant (S) Position Number Grade MH12 About Us North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website . Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work 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. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $52,848 - $79,272 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. 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. This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126) This Position Is Designated as Mandatory and Must Report or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. There are multiple vacant positions for this posting. About the Facility: 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 . In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities. Supplemental Contact Information: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. Application Process   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 sever