Associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
Licensure in the state in which providing therapy (NC/SC)
CPR certification.
Knowledge of home health and occupational therapy procedures, ability to manipulate patient care equipment, including modalities and assistive devices; ability to properly transfer and guard patients; ability to apply other manual therapy techniques.
Requires significant locomotion, frequent lifting greater than 50 lbs and transferring patients greater than 100 lbs. Also repeated reaching in front of the body, bending and stooping, pushing and pulling. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing, sitting and fine motor manipulation.
Ability to see and communicate clearly in order to perform basic clinical techniques.
Ability to apply rehabilitation clinical principles and use professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs.
Ability to learn and use computer technology and supportive services.
Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license
An operational vehicle.
