Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Weekends Only

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for meaningful weekend work where you can make a real difference? Join TriHealth as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and help patients regain independence and confidence during their recovery journey. You'll work alongside a supportive rehab team, make a direct impact on patient outcomes, and enjoy the flexibility of a weekend-only schedule. This position involves direct patient services, such as contributing to the evaluation process and carrying out prescribed treatment. The position will be treating patients on two psychiatric units in either group or individual settings. This position is also involved in supportive activities, such as inventory control, in service education, and general department maintenance. The employee will attend select meetings for the division and/or department. Other position responsibilities include communication and coordination of occupational therapy treatment programs with the patient and team members, and those in this position must be trained to provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment for patients of all ages with additional education and experience focused on psychosocial rehabilitation and care of adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required)
Up to 1 year experience field-work (Required)
Ability to conduct assessment directed by a Registered, Occupational Therapist and assist in the formulation and implementation of relevant OT interventions
BLS for Healthcare Providers Required
COTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant – Certified Required

Nice To Haves

additional education and experience focused on psychosocial rehabilitation and care of adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

Contributes to department/center program development through involvement in continuous improvement, special projects, or program coordinator.
Contributes to the department through presenting and implementing new treatment technique/procedure, group treatment idea, request for new equipment, team participation, and other areas approved by management.
Furthers knowledge base, technical skills, treatment techniques, and professional development by attending continuing education offerings, independent reading, hands-on practice, individual training sessions, etc. Areas could also include: special interest groups, district meetings, post-graduate work, seminars, or other professional activities.
Maintains all required documentation within time frames and guidelines established by the department
Maintains established departmental productivity levels and manages time effectively
Provides comprehensive and functionally based treatment to clients of varying/broad diagnosis with consideration of age, educational level and psychosocial disposition. This also includes: client/family education and training, equipment needs, referral to other programs and community resources.