Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Per Diem (3278)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: CT Behavioral Health Hospital - WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117Job Details

We are looking for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our amazing healthcare team!

Job Description:

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for our CT Behavioral Health Hospital, you will provide occupational therapy services/treatments, program planning, implementation, related documentation, and communication.  This position functions under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist, performs in all treatments and modalities for client’s rehab.  Maintains in constant communication with registered therapists re: patient progress, issues, or changes to plan of care.
Provides updated care plan notes to OT Manager for meetings.  Attends conferences as assigned.  Updates care plans on a weekly basis.
Gives professional input for discharge planning under supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist.  Obtains medically necessary equipment prior to discharge.
Appropriately utilizes various types of therapeutic interventions including ADL, perceptual exercise, cognitive re-training, sensory integration, retraining and fabrication of orthotic devices.  Seeks guidance from OTR/L when clarification is needed and follows through on recommendations.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication on all levels of patient care with therapists, IDT members, and family.  Communicates with patients and staff in a courteous, respectful, and supportive manner.
Maintains good working relationships with therapists, consultants, and nursing staff.  Through personal courtesy, tactfulness, and consideration of others.
Documents in a timely manner according to facility policies including but not limited to, progress notes, interdisciplinary notes, care plans, discharge notes.
Responsible for achieving and maintaining daily productivity standards. Current standard is 70% (subject to change by Director with written notification).
Demonstrate proficiency with basic PC skills and ability to document in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
Responsible for care and economical use of equipment and supplies.  Reports any equipment problems to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Participates in timely and appropriate continuing education seminars, literature survey, and professional meetings.
Teaches and supervises Occupational Therapy assistant students as required.
Monitors on an ongoing basis, assistive devices for safety and good repair.
Observes safety precautions in the use of therapeutic modalities.
Uses personal protective equipment when using hazardous chemicals.
Uses precautions as they relate to infectious waste.
Uses proper body mechanics in bending and lifting.
Uses proper safety techniques and complies with all safety policies of the organization.
Transports patients to and from department.
Complies with tardiness, attendance policies, and departmental call-in procedures for HHC.

QualificationsQualifications:

Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice as a COTA in the State of Connecticut.
Associates degree from an accredited college or university with a program for Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
Prior experience in healthcare setting preferred.
Must be able to lift patients/residents, medical equipment, supplies, etc., >50 lbs.

Working Conditions:

Well-lighted, well-ventilated work area.
Lifting and transferring of clients.
Constantly on feet standing and walking