Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant: Center for Brain Health and Cognition

2 weeks ago


East Providence, United States CareLink, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

CareLink Mission: The CareLink mission is to lead its members in the development of a high quality, responsive and relevant aging services network that cares for adults with complex health issues.


CareLink Vision: CareLink and its members will create and implement innovative solutions within the health care system that make a positive impact on the lives of adults living with complex health issues.


Position Overview: A certified occupational therapist assistant, or COTA, supports patient well-being, rehabilitation, and recovery by providing direct support to an occupational therapist. The COTA provides unique therapeutic services to enhance the goals and objectives of eligible patients (within the parameters of training and expertise) designed and established by the Occupational Therapist. This individual helps patients with physical, mental, emotional, or social limitations to improve their quality of life and independence. Part time position working 15 - 25 per week with the possibility for more hours as the Center for Brain Health and Cognition program grows.


Essential functions:

  • In collaboration with the Occupational Therapist and the multi-disciplinary team, the COTA evaluates a patient's health; develops the treatment plan; implements the occupational therapy treatment plan; monitors the patients’ progress; and operates the therapeutic equipment in a safe and clinically appropriate manner.
  • Fulfill all job functions of a staff Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant within scope of practice.
  • Responsible for documentation of these treatments, recording patient status, treatment response, changes noted and patient/family education.
  • Assists the Occupational Therapist in overall assessment of the patient.
  • Assists in the implementation of patient treatment plan and progress.
  • Must be able to operate in the area of practice; apply indications and contraindications according to patient diagnosis and standard operating procedures.
  • Teaching and mentoring staff, patients, families and students.
  • Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements.
Requirements:

Education/Experience Required:

  • Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
  • Valid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state of RI.
  • Interest in working with all abilities including the intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) population.
  • Must possess a valid and current driver license and auto insurance.
  • Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or willing to become certified.

Performance Skills:

  • Commitment to providing high quality, evidence-based health care services.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Customer service focus.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Situation-appropriate sense of urgency, prioritization skills, follow through and sense of task ownership.


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