CERT OCCUP THER ASST (COTA)

RI Council 94; Burrillville (RI); Sur place; USD 73 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Travel may be needed

Résumé du poste

RI Council 94 in Burrillville is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide routine therapy under supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist. You will assist in developing and implementing patient plans and monitor progress to support independence.

The role requires collaboration with medical staff, adherence to safety protocols, and accurate documentation of treatment activities. Travel may be needed as part of the position.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with occupational therapy treatment, equipment and precautions.
• Ability to gain cooperation from patients/clients and follow directions.
• Ability to assist in evaluation and treatment plans under supervision.
• Ability to report patient status and maintain treatment records.
• Ability to participate in team conferences.

Responsabilités

• Perform routine OT treatment procedures as directed by a supervising OT.
• Assist in developing patient evaluation and treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress under supervision and adapt as needed.
• Instruct patients on use of adaptive devices and safety precautions.
• Prepare and maintain treatment records and equipment.

Connaissances

OT treatment knowledge

Team collaboration

Documentation

Follow directions

Patient cooperation

Formation

Graduation from a certified OT AOTA-approved program

Description du poste

## CERT OCCUP THER ASST (COTA)Apply: Burrillville: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 25, 2026 (10 days left to apply): JR103961# **Department**Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals# **Division**Healthcare Health & Allied Professionals# **Salary**$73,209.00 - $82,203.00# **Job Profile**JC-02802100-64 - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (LIUNA - RILDC Local 808 BHDDH Zambarano)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours**Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm**Standard 35.0**# **Job Requisition Number**JR103961 CERT OCCUP THER ASST (COTA) (Open)# **Pay Grade**C03128 A# **Classification**Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)# **Class Definition****GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:** To perform routine occupational therapy treatment procedures on patients or clients as determine by a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR); and to do related work as required.**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** Works under the general and specific direction of a Registered Occupational therapist of medical staff; work is subject to review through reports, conferences, and observation for conformance to therapeutic standards.**SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** May directly supervise patients or clients in therapeutic exercise or other occupational therapy modalities designed to meet specific therapeutic goals.**ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:*** To perform routine occupational therapy treatment procedures on patients or clients as determine by a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR).* To assist with the preparation of occupational therapy treatment modalities.* To assist in developing individual patient/client evaluation and treatment plans and techniques.* To monitor and assess patient/client performance and progress under the supervision of an OTR.* To recommend to an OTR the modification and/or termination of treatment services.* To instruct patients/clients in the appropriate use of adaptive devices.* To observe safety precautions and keep occupational therapy evaluation and treatment areas in good order.* To prepare and maintain treatment records.* To do related work as required.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:****KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:** A familiarity with occupational therapy treatment, equipment, accessories, modalities and precautions as applied to patients/clients; the ability to gain and maintain cooperation and confidence of patients/clients; the ability to follow specific oral and written directions from registered occupational therapists and/or medical staff; the ability to assist the registered occupational therapist in achieving patient goals; the ability to report patient/client status as necessary; the ability prepare and maintain treatment records; the ability to participate and report at team conferences; and related capacities and abilities.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:****Education:** Graduation from a certified occupational therapy assistant program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board and**Experience:** One (1) year of employment in an occupational therapy program in a public or private hospital, rehabilitation center or similar institution.# **Supplemental Information**Travel may be needed# **Benefits**For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.