Occupational Therapy Assistant Cherry Hospital

Wayne, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 50879 - 76318

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

Occupational Therapy Assistant (S)

Position Number

Grade

MH12

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the states largest employers with over 76000 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 patients treatment plan in collaboration with the OTR. The role is primarily based on the Hope & Wellness Centers 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 patients 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

Recruitment Range: $50879 - $76318

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 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 facilitys 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 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
and National Guard Preference
- Applicants seeking Veterans 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.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.
Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact HR at Cherry Hospital .
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of North Carolina and two years of related experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Jennifer LaDawn Jones
Recruiter Email:

Required Experience:

Junior IC

AgencyDivisionJob Classification TitleOccupational Therapy Assistant (S)Position NumberGradeMH12About UsNorth Carolina State Government is one of the states largest employers with over 76000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization ...