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Care New England Health System

Integrated health system delivering comprehensive care

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rehabilitation TherapiesPosted on Nov 5
Part-timeProvidence, RI, USA$27.36 - $31.47In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
  • Experience in behavioral health or with a specific age population, such as geriatrics or pediatrics.
  • Maintain a current state license.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain ethical practice in accordance with AOTA standards and adhere to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements.
  • Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, use evidence-based practice to inform clinical decisions and apply concepts from occupational therapy practice frameworks and theory.
  • Follow hospital policies and procedures.
  • Respond to incoming consultation and assessment requests within 24 hours.
  • Demonstrate competency in administering standard assessments and, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, make appropriate recommendations and communicate them to the treatment team.
  • Document evaluations and interventions accurately according to Butler Hospital policy.
  • Obtain patients’ occupational profiles, including baseline roles, routines, and interests.
  • Identify and implement appropriate interventions to address treatment goals, demonstrating flexibility in group and individual interventions and grading or modifying interventions in response to patient needs.
  • Use positive and supportive techniques when working with challenging patients.
  • Monitor programming on an ongoing basis and collaborate with the occupational therapist and unit leadership to implement necessary changes.
  • Assist in maintaining supply closets and unit activity spaces.
  • Comply with AOTA regulations regarding supervision of interns and provide consistent, appropriate feedback to students and volunteers.
  • Maintain a collaborative relationship with the occupational therapy supervisor.
  • Attend department meetings and contribute to the growth of the department.
  • Seek relevant continuing education and attend required annual in-service education.
  • Maintain National Board Certification and Rhode Island state licensure.
  • Provide advance notification of tardiness or absences.
  • Maintain professional relationships with patients and staff and implement effective conflict-resolution strategies.
  • Model strengths-based and patient-centered interactions.

About the Company

Care New England Health System

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.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Providence, RI
Founded
1996

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