Inpatient Rehab OT Assistant — Day Shift, 4 Days/Week

Lifespan; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care at Newport Hospital in Newport, RI. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to implement individualized and group treatment plans to help patients of all ages improve daily living skills.

Responsibilities include data collection, progressing patients toward outcomes, documenting charges, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

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.
• New graduates will be considered. Clinical experience in program specific settings preferred.

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

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care at Newport Hospital in Newport, RI. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to implement individualized and group treatment plans to help patients of all ages improve daily living skills.

Responsibilities include data collection, progressing patients toward outcomes, documenting charges, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.