<p>Job Summary -</p> <p>Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, under the direct supervision of the OTR/L Supervisor, assists with the occupational therapy, screening, assessment treatment of patients in individual and group settings. The COTA will also assist with daily responsibilities of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum Education/Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Graduate from an accredited certified occupational therapy program. </li><li>Minimum of 1 year of experience in psychiatric occupational therapy setting. </li></ul> <p>Minimum skills/abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Must be certified in CPR or become certified in CPR within one year of employment. </li></ul> <p>Certification/Licensure:</p> <ul> <li>Must be registered and eligible in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. </li></ul> <p>Job Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>"Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, </li><li>and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards." </li><li>Maintains proper, accurate and timely records of treatment, progress and discharge summaries'. </li><li>Plans and directs groups in the patient milieu as directed by Supervisor. Plans 1:1 interventional activity to meet the need as directed by Supervisor. </li><li>Participates in team meeting as scheduled on the unit. </li><li>Communicates with medical staff and other disciplines as appropriate. </li><li>Assists with the assessment of the quality and appropriateness of care in accordance with Hospital Performance. </li></ul> <p>Improvement plan</p> <ul> <li>Assists in gathering data to be used in assessments under the direction of OTR/L. </li><li>Complete daily charges identified in department policy and procedure manual. </li><li>Expands qualifications by participating in advancement through own professional development organization, educational opportunities offered by the hospital or instruction for other educational program. </li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of patient diagnosis, precaution and medications for treatment though consultation of medical records and communication with other team members. </li><li>Engages in problem solving process in familiar and unfamiliar situations seeking Supervisor's support appropriately. </li><li>Adjusts to fluctuating needs of patients, families, the Department and hospital. </li><li>Plans and organizes treatment for adult acute psychiatric population with varying diagnosis. </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans</p>