Impactful OT Assistant: Patient-Centered Behavioral Health

Butler; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Hospital seeks a motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant to support behavioral health services under OT supervision. You will apply evidence-based practice, maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA, and follow AOTA standards and hospital policy. You will assist in standard assessments and accurately document evaluations and interventions.

The full-time position features a 40/80 schedule (Days) with collaboration across the treatment team and ongoing education for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in OTA required.
• Experience in Behavioral Health or geriatrics/pediatrics preferred.
• Current state OTA license required; strong communication and collaboration skills a must.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ethical practice per AOTA standards.
• Adhere to HIPAA and protect patient confidentiality.
• Under OT supervision, apply evidence-based practice to inform decisions and treatments.
• Assist in standard assessments and treatment planning.
• Document evaluations and interventions per Butler Hospital policy.

Skills

Ethical practice

HIPAA compliance

Evidence-based practice

AOTA standards

Documentation

Team communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Butler Hospital seeks a motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant to support behavioral health services under OT supervision. You will apply evidence-based practice, maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA, and follow AOTA standards and hospital policy. You will assist in standard assessments and accurately document evaluations and interventions.

The full-time position features a 40/80 schedule (Days) with collaboration across the treatment team and ongoing education for students and staff.