Occupational Therapy Assistant FT Eves Float

Care New England Health System; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in enhancing patient care. In this dynamic position, you'll collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team to develop and implement engaging group programming tailored to the unique needs of patients. Your expertise will be vital in providing individual treatments and ensuring effective communication among team members. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that values creativity and collaboration. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a flexible setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Experience in Behavioral Health or specific age population.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with unit staff and treatment team for patient programming.
• Provide individual treatment as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative work

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

Associates degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant FT Eves Float

Department: BH-FLOAT POOL

Operating Unit: Butler Hospital

Location: Providence, RI

Job ID: 19345

Job Status: Full Time

Shift: Evenings

Schedule: 3:00pm - 11:00pm EOW/EOH

Job Summary: The Occupational Therapy Assistant works in collaboration with unit staff and the inter-disciplinary treatment team to plan, coordinate and implement the group programming in order to meet the treatment needs of the patients. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) collaborates with the treating physician and interdisciplinary treatment team in determining the appropriate evaluations needed for the patient. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides individual treatment as needed.

Requirements:

Associates degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Training and Experience: Experience in Behavioral Health or with a specific age population (geriatrics, pediatrics).

Special Qualifications: Excellent communication skills. Ability to work with others in a collaborative manner. Creative and flexible.

Schedule: 36/72 Every Other Weekend / Float

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.