OT Assistant: Evidence‑Based Care & Team Impact

Care New England; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapy Assistant to work within the Butler Hospital Behavioral Health team. Under OT supervision, you will apply evidence-based practice and document evaluations in accordance with hospital policies.

Responsibilities include identifying patient goals, implementing interventions, and collaborating with unit leadership to adjust programming. A state OTA license and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: OTA associate degree from an accredited program.
• Training in Behavioral Health or age-specific care (geriatrics/pediatrics).
• Maintains current state OTA license; strong communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ethical practice per AOTA and HIPAA; protect patient confidentiality.
• Under supervision of OT, apply evidence-based practice to inform decisions.
• Document evaluations and interventions accurately per hospital policy.
• Identify patient occupational profiles and address treatment goals.
• Assist in program monitoring and collaborate with OT and unit leadership.
• Provide feedback to students/volunteers and participate in department meetings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Education

Associates degree in OTA

Job description

Job Summary

Fundamentals of Practice:

• Maintains ethical practice in accordance with AOTA standards Adheres to HIPAA regulations and maintains patient confidentiality
• Under supervision of OT, utilizes Evidence Based Practice to inform clinical decisions Adheres to and applies concepts from the OT Practice Frameworks
• Demonstrates knowledge of OT Theory Follows all hospital policies and procedures

Screening & Standard Evaluation:

• Aware of incoming consultations/assessments; responds to requests within 24 hours Demonstrates service competency in the administration of standard assessments
• Under supervision of OT, makes appropriate recommendations and communicates to treatment team Accurately documents the evaluation according to Butler Hospital policy

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains ethical practice in accordance with AOTA standards
• Adheres to HIPAA regulations and maintains patient confidentiality
• Under supervision of OT, utilizes Evidence Based Practice to inform clinical decisions
• Adheres to and applies concepts from the OT Practice Frameworks
• Demonstrates knowledge of OT Theory
• Follows all hospital policies and procedures
• Aware of incoming consultations/assessments; responds to requests within 24 hours
• Demonstrates service competency in the administration of standard assessments
• Under supervision of OT, makes appropriate recommendations and communicates to treatment team
• Accurately documents the evaluation according to Butler Hospital policy
• Obtains patient’s occupational profile of baseline roles, routines, and interests
• Identifies and implements appropriate interventions to address treatment goals
• Demonstrates diversity and flexibility in group and individual interventions
• Effectively grades/modifies interventions in response to patient needs
• Utilizes positive and supportive techniques when working with challenging patients
• Monitors programming on an ongoing basis and collaborates with OT and unit leadership to implement necessary changes
• Assists in maintenance of supply closets and unit activity spaces
• Accurately documents interventions according to Butler Hospital policy
• Complies with AOTA regulations regarding supervision of interns
• Provides consistent and appropriate feedback to students and volunteers
• Maintains collaborative relationship with OT supervisor
• Attends department meetings and contributes to the growth of the department
• Seeks out opportunities for relevant continuing education
• Attends all annual in-service education as required
• Maintains National Board Certification and Rhode Island State Licensure
• Consistently provides advanced notification of tardiness/absences
• Maintains professional relationships with all patients and staff
• Demonstrates ability to implement effective conflict resolution strategies
• Serves as a model for strengths-based and patient-centered interactions at all times

Requirements

• Education: Associates degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Training and Experience: Experience in Behavioral Health or with a specific age population (geriatrics, pediatrics)
• Special Qualifications: Maintains current state license; excellent communication skills; ability to work with others in a collaborative manner; creative and flexible.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE)and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

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.

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

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.