Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified, Psych, 40 Hours (Days)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,007 - 49,056; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Boston is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist in the rehabilitation of patients under supervision. Responsibilities include providing care in group and individual settings, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with medical staff. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in psychiatric therapy, be a graduate from an accredited program, and must be certified in CPR. This position offers a competitive compensation range of $23.96 to $35.61 per hour, along with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in psychiatric occupational therapy setting.
• Must be registered and eligible in Massachusetts.
• Ability to adjust to fluctuating needs of patients.

Responsibilities

• Assists with occupational therapy, screening, assessment treatment of patients.
• Provides superior customer service to clients, customers, and patients.
• Communicates with medical staff and other disciplines as appropriate.

Skills

Certified in CPR

Knowledge of patient diagnosis

Customer service skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited occupational therapy program

Job description

Job Summary

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, under the direct supervision of the OTR/L Supervisor, assists with the occupational therapy, screening, assessment treatment of patients in individual and group settings. The COTA will also assist with daily responsibilities of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited certified occupational therapy program.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in psychiatric occupational therapy setting.

Minimum Skills / Abilities

• Must be certified in CPR or become certified in CPR within one year of employment.

Certification / Licensure

• Must be registered and eligible in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards.
• Maintains proper, accurate and timely records of treatment, progress and discharge summaries.
• Plans and directs groups in the patient milieu as directed by Supervisor. Plans 1:1 interventional activity to meet the need as directed by Supervisor.
• Participates in team meeting as scheduled on the unit.
• Communicates with medical staff and other disciplines as appropriate.
• Assists with the assessment of the quality and appropriateness of care in accordance with Hospital Performance.

Improvement Plan

• Assists in gathering data to be used in assessments under the direction of OTR/L.
• Complete daily charges identified in department policy and procedure manual.
• Expands qualifications by participating in advancement through own professional development organization, educational opportunities offered by the hospital or instruction for other educational program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient diagnosis, precaution and medications for treatment through consultation of medical records and communication with other team members.
• Engages in problem solving process in familiar and unfamiliar situations seeking Supervisor's support appropriately.
• Adjusts to fluctuating needs of patients, families, the Department and hospital.
• Plans and organizes treatment for adult acute psychiatric population with varying diagnosis.

Compensation Range

$23.96- $35.61

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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