Temporary Inpatient Occupational Therapy Assistant
About The Position
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/ or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) of their respective department, and practices under the general supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for individual and group treatment programs designed to assist patients of all ages with various cognitive, perceptual, behavioral, and physical disabilities to optimize their highest level of functioning in activities of daily living, in accordance with the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
- State license for Occupational Therapy Assistant issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health is required
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience in program specific settings preferred
Responsibilities
- Independently executes patient treatment program to achieve goals established by the patient and their occupational therapist within the established plan of care
- Assists occupational therapist in gathering objective data for functional assessments and areas of occupational performance
- Consults with occupational therapist to progress patients to desired outcomes, using appropriate treatment interventions
- Demonstrates competence in use of therapeutic interventions specific to patient population
- Monitors patient response to therapeutic intervention and adjusts treatment as appropriate
- Consults with occupational therapist to progress patients to desired outcomes
- Provides feedback to occupational therapist regarding patient goals and treatment plan
- Consults with occupational therapist regarding patient needs/ referrals/ consults
- Notifies occupational therapist of need for patient reassessment or reevaluation
- Educates and trains patient/ caregivers, within the plan of care
- Completes documentation and charges accurately and timely, in compliance with department policy
- Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to support departmental and patient needs
- Seeks additional guidance when necessary to ensure safe and effective patient care
- Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives
- Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication
- Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleagues
- Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
