CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

State of Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Rhode Island is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide routine therapy under the direction of a Registered Occupational Therapist. Responsibilities include assisting in treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining treatment records. This position offers entry-level experience in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience in an occupational therapy program.
• Must have completed an approved occupational therapy assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine occupational therapy treatment procedures.
• Assist with developing patient treatment plans and techniques.
• Monitor and assess patient performance and progress.

Skills

Familiarity with occupational therapy treatment

Ability to follow directions

Ability to prepare treatment records

Education

Graduation from a certified occupational therapy assistant program

Job description

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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/clients as determined by an 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: Such as may have been gained through graduation from a certified occupational therapy assistant program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: One (1) year of employment in an occupational therapy program in a public or private hospital, rehabilitation center or similar institution.

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of inpatient psychiatric hospital experience
• Experience with forensic populations
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) Certified
• Experienced in the Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against:

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

Varicella (Chickenpox),

Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),

Hepatitis B titers,

Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)

N-95 Respirator FIT test

Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at:

Cranston Ph: [phone] Fax:[phone]

Zambarano Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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.

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Are you currently employed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with the State of Rhode Island as a member of Council 94? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you a member of Council 94 Local 1350? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you a state employee who is a member of Council 94? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)]

• Yes
• No
  
  

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This position requires one (1) year of employment in an occupational therapy program in a public or private hospital, rehabilitation center or similar institution. Do you possess this experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Appointment to this position requires graduation from a certified occupational therapy assistant program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board. At the time of appointment, will you have successfully graduated from a certified occupational therapy assistant program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Government Administration

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