CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) Position Available In Providence, Rhode Island

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

(COTA)
Job Details  This listing closes on 6/27/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer State of Rhode Island Salary $68,343.00 – $76,739.00 Annually Location Cranston, RI Job Type Council 94 (2-36) Job Number 1072-10000-3945 Department

DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS

Division Hospital & Community Rehabilitation Svcs Opening Date 06/18/2025 Closing Date 6/27/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Pay Grade
0328A
Classification
Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work
To Be Determined
Work Week
Standard 35.0 Hours
Bargaining Union
Council 94 Local 1350 (6)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

To perform routine occupational therapy treatment procedures on patients or clients as determine by a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR); and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general and specific direction of a Registered Occupational therapist of medical staff; work is subject to review through reports, conferences and observation for conformance to therapeutic standards.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May directly supervise patients or clients in therapeutic exercise or other occupational therapy modalities designed to meet specific therapeutic goals. Illustrative Examples of Work Performed To perform routine occupational therapy treatment procedures on patients/clients as determined by an OTR.
To assist with the preparation of occupational therapy treatment modalities.
To assist in developing individual patient/client evaluation and treatment plans and techniques.
To monitor and assess patient/client performance and progress under the supervision of an OTR.
To recommend to an OTR the modification and/or termination of treatment services.
To instruct patients/clients in the appropriate use of adaptive devices.
To observe safety precautions and keep occupational therapy evaluation and treatment areas in good order.
To prepare and maintain treatment records.
To do related work as required. Required Qualifications for Appointment

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

A familiarity with occupational therapy treatment, equipment, accessories, modalities and precautions as applied to patients/clients; the ability to gain and maintain cooperation and confidence of patients/clients; the ability to follow specific oral and written directions from registered occupational therapists and/or medical staff; the ability to assist the registered occupational therapist in achieving patient goals; the ability to report patient/client status as necessary; the ability prepare and maintain treatment records; the ability to participate and report at team conferences; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Such as may have been gained through graduation from a certified occupational therapy assistant program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board and

Experience:

Such as may have been gained through: One (1) year of employment in an occupational therapy program in a public or private hospital, rehabilitation center or similar institution.

Supplemental Information Preferred Qualifications:

4 years of inpatient psychiatric hospital experience Experience with forensic populations Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) Certified Experienced in the Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Varicella (Chickenpox), Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap), Hepatitis B titers, Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) N-95 Respirator FIT test Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at:

Cranston Ph:

(401) 462-2001

Fax:

462-1683

Zambarano Ph:

(401) 567-5524

Fax:

567-4003 Employer
State of Rhode Island http://www.apply.ri.gov
Address
One Capitol Hill Providence, Rhode Island, 02908