Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (32 Hours, Days)
Schedule: 32 Hours, Days, Every Other Weekend, Part-Time, Benefit Eligible
Position Summary:
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, under the direct supervision of the OTR/L, assists with the occupational therapy, evaluation, and treatment of patients in individual and group settings on our Geriatric Psychiatric unit. The COTA will also assist with the daily recreational therapeutic responsibilities of the Senior Behavioral Health Program.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate therapeutic group programming under the supervision of the OTR/L
- Adhere to the current schedule using performance metrics to guide documentation
- Modify activities as needed for patients during group sessions
- Provide 1:1 treatments/interventions as necessary for patients unable to attend group sessions
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
- Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic and working relationships
- Supports and upholds the hospital's Excellence in Service initiatives
- Receives continuing education required for job function
Requirements:
- Education: Associate’s Degree from ACOTE accredited program
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in an occupational therapy setting; geri-psych experience preferred
- Certification/Licensure:
- Licensed in Massachusetts (COTA/L)
- NBCOT certification required
- BLS certification required
- Mandatory De-escalation Education within 30 days of hire
- Software/Hardware: Meditech experience preferred; Microsoft Outlook and Word
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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