Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Weekends (Hiring Immediately)

This is a PRN position for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) on the inpatient behavioral health unit. This position will be scheduled primarily on the weekends. The primary job responsibilities are assessments and therapeutic groups.

Job Overview :

Under the direct clinical supervision of a Licensed, Registered Occupational Therapist - OTR / L- , but must frequently exercise own judgment and knowledge. This position involves direct patient services, such as contributing to the evaluation process and carrying out prescribed treatment, the position will be treating patients on two psychiatric units in either group or individual settings. This position is also involved in supportive activities, such as inventory control, in service education, and general department maintenance. The employee will attend select meetings for the division and / or department. Other position responsibilities include communication and coordination of occupational therapy treatment programs with the patient and team members, and those in this position must be trained to provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment for patients of all ages with additional education and experience focused on psychosocial rehabilitation and care of adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Job Requirements :

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Certified by the National Board for Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred, State Licensure

Ability to conduct assessment directed by a Registered, Occupational Therapist and assist in the formulation and implementation of relevant OT interventions

American Occupational Therapy Association and State Occupational Therapy Association

Up to 1 year experience field-work

Job Responsibilities :

Other Job-Related Information :

Working Conditions :

Climbing - Rarely

Hearing : Conversation - Frequently

Hearing : Other Sounds - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity : Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity : Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following :

Serve : ALWAYS

Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying hello

Acknowledge when patients / guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel : ALWAYS

Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect : ALWAYS

Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

Respect everyones opinion and contribution, regardless of title / role.

Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value : ALWAYS

Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage : ALWAYS

Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community