Part-Time Occupational Therapy Assistant-Behavioral Health

Butler; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Butler Hospital in Rhode Island is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for a part-time role in a behavioral health unit. You will work under an OT supervisor, applying evidence-based practices and OT theory to assess, plan, and document patient care.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while ensuring HIPAA compliance and ethical practice. The position emphasizes utilizing patient-centered interventions, maintaining licenses, and contributing to unit goals with flexible

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain ethical practice per AOTA standards.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Under supervision of OT, use Evidence Based Practice to inform decisions.
• Apply concepts from OT Practice Frameworks.
• Document evaluations and interventions per hospital policy.
• Obtain patient’s occupational profile of baseline roles and routines.
• Identify and implement interventions addressing treatment goals.
• Collaborate with OT and unit leadership on program changes.
• Maintain unit supplies and activity spaces.

Skills

AOTA standards

HIPAA compliance

Evidence Based Practice

OT Theory

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient confidentiality

Group interventions

Education

Associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Butler Hospital in Rhode Island is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for a part-time role in a behavioral health unit. You will work under an OT supervisor, applying evidence-based practices and OT theory to assess, plan, and document patient care.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while ensuring HIPAA compliance and ethical practice. The position emphasizes utilizing patient-centered interventions, maintaining licenses, and contributing to unit goals with flexible