Occupational Therapy Assistant FT Days / Partial

Care New England Health System•Providence, RI

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of an occupational therapist to support patient-centered care. The role includes responding to consultations and assessments, administering standard assessments, documenting evaluations, gathering patients’ occupational profiles, and implementing interventions to address treatment goals. The assistant adapts interventions to patient needs, supports group and individual programming, collaborates with the OT and unit leadership, and helps maintain activity spaces and supplies. The position requires ethical practice, patient confidentiality, adherence to hospital policies, and professional collaboration with patients, staff, students, and volunteers. The assistant is expected to maintain relevant certification and Rhode Island licensure, participate in department meetings and required education, and provide strengths-based, patient-centered interactions.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Current state license.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Creative and flexible.

Nice To Haves

Experience in behavioral health or with a specific age population, such as geriatrics or pediatrics.

Responsibilities

Maintain ethical practice in accordance with AOTA standards and comply with HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.
Use evidence-based practice under OT supervision and apply concepts from OT practice frameworks and OT theory.
Follow hospital policies and procedures.
Respond to incoming consultations and assessment requests within 24 hours.
Administer standard assessments with demonstrated service competency.
Make appropriate recommendations under OT supervision and communicate them to the treatment team.
Document evaluations and interventions accurately according to Butler Hospital policy.
Obtain patients’ occupational profiles, including baseline roles, routines, and interests.
Identify and implement interventions that address treatment goals.
Provide varied and flexible group and individual interventions, grading or modifying them in response to patient needs.
Use positive and supportive techniques when working with challenging patients.
Monitor programming and collaborate with the OT and unit leadership on necessary changes.
Assist with maintaining supply closets and unit activity spaces.
Comply with AOTA regulations regarding intern supervision and provide appropriate feedback to students and volunteers.
Maintain a collaborative relationship with the OT supervisor.
Attend department meetings and contribute to departmental growth.
Seek relevant continuing education and attend required annual in-service education.
Maintain National Board Certification and Rhode Island State Licensure.
Provide advance notice of tardiness or absences.
Maintain professional relationships with patients and staff and use effective conflict-resolution strategies.
Model strengths-based and patient-centered interactions.