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

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

BMC SoftwareBrighton, MA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited certified occupational therapy program.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in psychiatric occupational therapy setting.
  • Must be certified in CPR or become certified in CPR within one year of employment.
  • 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 meetings 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.
  • 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 though 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.

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