Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA, OTA, Acute) - Inpatient Geriatric Unit Manchester Memorial Hospital - 3.6 Manchester, CT Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Qualifications Occupational Therapy Assistant License Individual crisis management De-escalation techniques Associate's degree in occupational therapy COTA Associate's degree

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71 Haynes Street (10627) Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. This position reports directly to the Lead Occupational Therapist. Responsible for providing direct clinical services on the Behavioral Health Unit for both adolescents and adults. The incumbent, under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist will be involved in the development and coordination of groups and activities. Accountable for providing individual and group treatment based upon treatment plan and unit needs. In close collaboration with the Occupational Therapist, will ensure that treatment interventions are appropriate, meeting the patient's individual functional status and up to date with current discipline practices. Contributes to creating a caring and compassionate environment through core values of respect, teamwork, and communication. Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy from a college with an Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. National Occupational Therapist Assistant Certification and State of Connecticut Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license required. Must be trained in PMT and de-escalation techniques, and receive certification within 6 months of hire into the role. We take great care of careers With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment