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State of North Carolina

Occupational Therapist Temporary Solutions (Durham)

State of North Carolina, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703


Salary:

$35.00 Hourly

Location :

Durham County, NC

Job Type:

Temporary Full-Time

Job Number:

19712

Department:

Office of State Human Resources

Division:

Temporary Solutions

Opening Date:

10/10/2023

Closing Date:

Continuous

Job Class Title:

Occupational Therapist

Position Number:

19712

Section:

DHHS

Salary Grade:

TS

Description of Work

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit

www.shpnc.org

Visit

www.nctemporarysolutions.com

for employment information.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporaries are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located in Durham, NC - Durham County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $35.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services. This position is located at 115 Market St, Suite 201., Durham, NC 27701.

This position requires licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina. An Occupational Therapist (OT) working at the CDSA will conduct eligibility determination evaluations for children referred to the ITP using standardized testing tools and informal evaluation methods such as observation and caregiver reports. They are responsible for evaluating the adaptive, communication, motor, cognitive and social-emotional development of children birth-three to determine eligibility for ITP services. The OT will also complete developmental assessments, provide consultation and support to families and other direct services CDSA staff, assist with the development of family service plans in collaboration with other team members, and provide treatment services as needed. They will manage multiple tasks while adhering to timelines when submitting documentation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

NOTE: Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge, skills, abilities, and any experience or competencies specified in the posting and/or supplemental question(s) to be considered.

NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.

Considerable knowledge of occupational therapy principles, techniques, methods, modalities, and their proper application with the population served.Ability to plan, coordinate, and conduct training and in-service education for CDSA staff and providers.Ability to prepare and evaluate reports, including medical, social and departmental records.Ability to evaluate patient response and progress and to present evaluative reports in case staffing's and multi-disciplinary team meetings.Ability to work effectively with clients, clients' families, medical personnel, other CDSA staff members, other service providers and community partners in a sensitive and respectful manner.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of North Carolina.Supplemental and Contact Information

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.

To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring agency directly. If there are any questions about this posting, please contact and/or

984-236-1040.

Temporary SolutionsOffice of State Human Resources1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200Raleigh, NC 27609

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.