Casual Occupational Therapy Assist - Partial Hospital

• 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

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

• 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.

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