Inpatient OT Assistant — Per Diem Day Shift

Brown University Health; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support a team caring for patients of all ages with cognitive, perceptual, behavioral, and physical disabilities. The role operates under supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist and the Clinical Manager, contributing to treatment plans and daily care within the established plan of care.

Responsibilities include executing treatment plans, collecting data, and communicating patient progress to the

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• State license for Occupational Therapy Assistant issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health is required.

Responsibilities

• Independently executes patient treatment program to achieve goals established by the patient and their occupational therapist within the established plan of care.
• Assists occupational therapist in gathering objective data for functional assessments and areas of occupational performance.
• Consults with occupational therapist to progress patients to desired outcomes, using appropriate treatment interventions.
• Demonstrates competence in use of therapeutic interventions specific to patient population.
• Monitors patient response to therapeutic intervention and adjusts treatment as appropriate.
• Consults with occupational therapist to progress patients to desired outcomes.
• Provides feedback to occupational therapist regarding patient goals and treatment plan.
• Consults with occupational therapist regarding patient needs/ referrals/ consults.
• Notifies occupational therapist of need for patient reassessment or reevaluation.
• Educates and trains patient/ caregivers, within the plan of care.
• Completes documentation and charges accurately and timely, in compliance with department policy.
• Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to support departmental and patient needs.
• Seeks additional guidance when necessary to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives.
• Communication: Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleagues.
• Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener.

Education

Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support a team caring for patients of all ages with cognitive, perceptual, behavioral, and physical disabilities. The role operates under supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist and the Clinical Manager, contributing to treatment plans and daily care within the established plan of care.

Responsibilities include executing treatment plans, collecting data, and communicating patient progress to the