Occupational Therapy Assistant
Care New England Health System
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Care New England Health System
Integrated health system delivering comprehensive care
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
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
Schedule: 20/40 Part Time Days - Every Other Weekend
This is an Above Complement position.
Delmonico 3C Unit info:
This unit will focus on providing specialized treatment for our patients with unique and complex needs. In addition to patients with psychotic and mood disorders, patients treated on this unit will include those with severe behavioral disturbances and patients who are intellectually and developmentally disabled
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.
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.
Compensation: 27.36 to 31.47 (USD)
Integrated health system delivering comprehensive care
Care New England Health System operates a network of hospitals and affiliates (Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, The Providence Center, and the Care New England Wellness Center) delivering primary care through complex specialties such as cardiovascular care, oncology, psychiatry and behavioral health, newborn pediatrics, and women’s health. It provides coordinated, patient-centered care through integrated teams across facilities, with services spanning hospitals, clinics, and community programs. The system leverages research, attracts specialty-trained doctors, and implements ACT values—accountability, caring, and teamwork—defined with employee input to guide daily operations. Its goal is to improve community health by reinventing how care is delivered and partnering with patients to achieve the best outcomes.
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