Occupational Therapy Assistant PT D3C​/Complement

Job Summary

Fundamentals of Practice:
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 Screening & Standard Evaluation:
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

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

• Education:
  
  Associates degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Training and
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience in Behavioral Health or with a specific age population (geriatrics, pediatrics)
• Special
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Maintains current state license; excellent communication skills; ability to work with others in a collaborative manner; creative and flexible.

Schedule:

20/40 Part Time Days - Every Other Weekend

This is an Above Complement position.

Delmonico 3C Unit info:

This unit will focus on providing specialized treatment for our patients with unique and complex needs. In addition to patients with psychotic and mood disorders, patients treated on this unit will include those with severe behavioral disturbances and patients who are intellectually and developmentally disabled

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent…