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Occupational Therapist--Temporary Solutions (Buncombe)

State of North Carolina
Full-time
On-site
Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
$29.83 - $40 USD hourly

Description of Work

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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 Sylva, NC - Buncombe County.  


 Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $40.00 (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 87 Bonnie Lane, Sylva, NC 28779.


As a member of a multidisciplinary clinical team the Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy evaluations and treatment as required, and conducts developmental evaluations of 0 3 year old children to determine eligibility for the Infant-Toddler Program and to assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services, including evaluation for appropriate assistive technology. The duty station for this temporary position will be located in Jackson County in the CDSA of WNC Sylva office. Optional part-time or full-time: 20-40 hours/week.

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 services, policies and procedures related to area of specialization.
  • Ability to compile, assimilate and organize printed and electronic information;
  • Ability to utilize relevant technology (software and systems) to meet organizational needs. 
  • Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions
  • Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively in written form; ability to adjust language or terminology to meet the needs of the audience; ability to use correct grammar, organization, and structure. 

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 TSRecruit@nc.gov  and/or 984-236-1040. 
 
 Temporary Solutions
  Office of State Human Resources
  1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200
  Raleigh, NC 27609