Cert Occup Ther Asst (Cota)

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management • Cranston, RI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform routine occupational therapy treatment procedures on patients or clients as determine by a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR); and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general and specific direction of a Registered Occupational therapist of medical staff; work is subject to review through reports, conferences, and observation for conformance to therapeutic standards. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May directly supervise patients or clients in therapeutic exercise or other occupational therapy modalities designed to meet specific therapeutic goals.

Requirements

• A familiarity with occupational therapy treatment, equipment, accessories, modalities and precautions as applied to patients/clients
• The ability to gain and maintain cooperation and confidence of patients/clients
• The ability to follow specific oral and written directions from registered occupational therapists and/or medical staff
• The ability to assist the registered occupational therapist in achieving patient goals
• The ability to report patient/client status as necessary
• The ability prepare and maintain treatment records
• The ability to participate and report at team conferences
• Graduation from a certified occupational therapy assistant program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
• One (1) year of employment in an occupational therapy program in a public or private hospital, rehabilitation center or similar institution.

Nice To Haves

• Willing and able to travel between both hospital campuses in Cranston, RI, and Pascoag, RI, as clinically needed

Responsibilities

• To perform routine occupational therapy treatment procedures on patients or clients as determine by a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR).
• To assist with the preparation of occupational therapy treatment modalities.
• To assist in developing individual patient/client evaluation and treatment plans and techniques.
• To monitor and assess patient/client performance and progress under the supervision of an OTR.
• To recommend to an OTR the modification and/or termination of treatment services.
• To instruct patients/clients in the appropriate use of adaptive devices.
• To observe safety precautions and keep occupational therapy evaluation and treatment areas in good order.
• To prepare and maintain treatment records.
• To do related work as required.

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/
• A new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees.
• Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system.
• At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree