Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant

Care New England Health System•Providence, RI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) will maintain ethical practice in accordance with AOTA standards, adhere to HIPAA regulations, and maintain patient confidentiality. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT), the OTA will utilize Evidence-Based Practice to inform clinical decisions, adhere to and apply concepts from the OT Practice Frameworks, and demonstrate knowledge of OT Theory. The OTA will follow all hospital policies and procedures, respond to incoming consultations/assessments within 24 hours, and demonstrate service competency in the administration of standard assessments. The OTA will accurately document evaluations and interventions according to Butler Hospital policy, obtain the patient’s occupational profile of baseline roles, routines, and interests, and identify and implement appropriate interventions to address treatment goals. The OTA will demonstrate diversity and flexibility in group and individual interventions, effectively grade/modify interventions in response to patient needs, and utilize positive and supportive techniques when working with challenging patients. The OTA will monitor programming on an ongoing basis and collaborate with OT and unit leadership to implement necessary changes, assist in the maintenance of supply closets and unit activity spaces, and comply with AOTA regulations regarding the supervision of interns. The OTA will provide consistent and appropriate feedback to students and volunteers, maintain a collaborative relationship with their OT supervisor, attend department meetings, and contribute to the growth of the department. The OTA will seek out opportunities for relevant continuing education, attend all annual in-service education as required, and maintain National Board Certification and Rhode Island State Licensure. The OTA will provide consistent and advanced notification of tardiness/absences, maintain professional relationships with all patients and staff, demonstrate the ability to implement effective conflict resolution strategies, and serve as a model for strengths-based and patient-centered interactions at all times.

Requirements

Associates degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Experience in Behavioral Health or with a specific age population (geriatrics, pediatrics)
Maintains current state license
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work with others in a collaborative manner
Creative and flexible

Responsibilities

Maintains ethical practice in accordance with AOTA standards
Adheres to HIPAA regulations and maintains patient confidentiality
Under supervision of OT, utilizes Evidence Based Practice to inform clinical decisions
Adheres to and applies concepts from the OT Practice Frameworks
Demonstrates knowledge of OT Theory
Follows all hospital policies and procedures
Aware of incoming consultations/assessments; responds to requests within 24 hours
Demonstrates service competency in the administration of standard assessments
Under supervision of OT, makes appropriate recommendations and communicates to treatment team
Accurately documents the evaluation according to Butler Hospital policy
Obtains patient’s occupational profile of baseline roles, routines, and interests
Identifies and implements appropriate interventions to address treatment goals
Demonstrates diversity and flexibility in group and individual interventions
Effectively grades/modifies interventions in response to patient needs
Utilizes positive and supportive techniques when working with challenging patients
Monitors programming on an ongoing basis and collaborates with OT and unit leadership to implement necessary changes
Assists in maintenance of supply closets and unit activity spaces
Accurately documents interventions according to Butler Hospital policy
Complies with AOTA regulations regarding supervision of interns
Provides consistent and appropriate feedback to students and volunteers
Maintains collaborative relationship with OT supervisor
Attends department meetings and contributes to the growth of the department
Seeks out opportunities for relevant continuing education
Attends all annual in-service education as required
Maintains National Board Certification and Rhode Island State Licensure
Consistently provides advanced notification of tardiness/absences
Maintains professional relationships with all patients and staff
Demonstrates ability to implement effective conflict resolution strategies
Serves as a model for strengths-based and patient-centered interactions at all times