Cert OT Assistant

Northern Light Acadia Hospital; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing directed therapy treatment, assisting in departmental goals, and ensuring patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability while promoting a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion, making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. If you are passionate about occupational therapy and committed to professional growth, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Required: Licensed OT Assistant.
• Associate's Degree required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatment under supervision.
• Assist in developing strategic goals for the department.
• Maintain communication with manager and staff for common goals.

Skills

Integrity and Trust

Respect

Adaptability

Emotional Intelligence

Self-Development

Accountability

Compassion

Health and Safety

Patient-Centered Care

Conflict Resolution

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Patient Equipment

Job description

Northern Light Acadia Hospital

Department: Occupational Therapy

Position is located: Acadia

Work Type: PRN

FTE: Per Diem - Hours per Week will vary

Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned

Summary:

Provide directed occupational therapy treatment under the supervision of an occupational therapist. Participates in rehab department PI, department meetings and hospital wide activities to promote staff development and patient safety. Assist with the development of department strategic goals that assist with the achievement of NLH's mission and vision. Act as a backup for the activities coordinator and assist as needed for swing bed patients.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates an understanding of the department’s strategic plan and conducts themselves in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Is competent in requesting and ordering necessary supplies, support materials and patient equipment needs.
• Actively participates in promoting department growth and meeting administrative requirements of the hospital and department.
• Completes daily patient charges and billing procedures that accurately reflect services provided.
• Continually strives to keep abreast of insurance requirements.
• Maintains open lines of communication with manager and department staff to ensure achievement of common goals.
• Recognizes and successfully intervenes and/or seeks appropriate assistance when faced with difficult situations which interfere with positive department outcomes.

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills:

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity.
• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management.
• Develops Self and Others: Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help.
• Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors.
• Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority.
• Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree.

Credentials:

• Required: Licensed OT Assistant

Education:

• Required: Associate's Degree

Working Conditions:

• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.