Occupational Therapist Assistant, Certified COTA- PRN

Occupational Therapist Assistant, Certified (COTA)-PRN

Who we are:

Kent Hospital, located in Warwick, Rhode Island, provides high quality, compassionate and personalized health care delivered in an interdisciplinary model that involves all members of the health care team.
The Kent Medical Staff represents more than 30 specialty areas. Their credentials include training in leading educational and medical institutions worldwide. The hospital's care team includes more than 2,300 nurses, technical professionals and support staff.
Kent Hospital is an affiliate of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM) for medical education.
How you'll contribute
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant functions under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician, is responsible for a specific patient's care. The COTA assumes responsibility and accountability for providing occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist in order to restore function and prevent disability following patient illness or injury.

The COTA carries out these responsibilities in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

• Under guidance of supervising OTR/L:
Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs.

• Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.

• Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.

• Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L, if needed.

• Communicates collaborate with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.

• Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate.

• When necessary, instruct care giver/family members in home exercise programs related to the patient's functional and self-care status discusses necessary equipment for the home situation.

• Completes with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues and supervisory relationships. Demonstrates professional accountability per AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

• Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with team members through the continuum of care.

• Completes timely and accurate documentation, including QI scoring, of patient treatment in the patient medical record as indicated

• The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.

• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain after consulting with supervising OTR/L and makes appropriate physician contact as indicated.

• Protects patient confidentiality regarding medical, emotional, and social status.

• Keeps the supervising therapist informed of patient's status, problem areas, progress, etc.

• Perceives the existence of problems and notifies supervising therapists for the implementation of safe, effective and timely solutions.

• Demonstrates appropriate safety measures when implementing treatment programs.

• Provides input/suggestions for the physical functioning of the department in the areas of equipment management, space utilization, storage, etc.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and…