OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT I

Salary: 25.400-34.140 :USD

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services

New Hampshire Hospital

36 Clinton St.

Concord, NH 03301

Occupational Therapy Assistant I

Full-Time, 1st Shift

Position #44714

$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

Plus, Direct Care Pay Ten Dollars per week

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, and New Hampshire Hospital has a full-time vacancy for Occupational Therapy Assistant I.

Summary: To assist in developing and implementing occupational therapy treatment programs, under the supervision of and partnership with an Occupational Therapist, to promote patients’ independence and engagement in basic and instrumental activities of daily living, rest and sleep, vocational, play/leisure activities, and social participation and to aid in patients’ limitations due to physical, sensory-perceptual, psychosocial and cognitive capabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major study in occupational therapy assistant, certification through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy and licensure or application for licensure as a COTA. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Two years of experience within a related educational, counseling, allied health, in-patient or community-based setting working with individuals or persons with disabilities.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Possession of licensure or temporary license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the NH Allied Health Professionals Governing Board for Occupational Therapy, and certification by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and successful completion of Defensive Driving Course within first six months of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1) Satisfactory completion of specified written and physical components of the Mental Health Worker Training Program within first four weeks of employment at New Hampshire Hospital.

3) Must be able to perform continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending or lifting as well as performing work activities which require fine manual dexterity or coordination.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and experience with psychiatric population.

Responsibilities :

• Implements patients' individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist. Selects and applies occupational therapy interventions and equipment consistent with the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant's (COTA) delegated responsibilities via individual and/or group programs to ensure optimal patient performance.
• Contributes to the occupational therapy assessment process through observation, verbal and written reports. Provides relevant clinical documentation to the Occupational Therapist through assessments to assist in transitioning or discontinuing patients' occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Administers and updates Initial Rehabilitation Department Screening Assessments, documents general (non-OT) Department treatment plan interventions and completes patient schedules to support participation in general programming according to established Rehabilitation Department standards.
• Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Plans and implements general Rehabilitation Department programming with patients and documents related notes and conducts related therapeutic activities which support the overall function and effectiveness of the Rehabilitation Department.
• Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary team members and corresponding Rehabilitation Departments via active communication and thorough documentation of occupational therapy services to facilitate high-quality, interdisciplinary patient services.
• Performs and promotes continuous Quality Improvement and Appropriateness activities to monitor and improve aspects of care and demonstrate a commitment to core customer service values.
• Maintains clinical treatment areas and equipment to ensure all are free of hazardous elements, meet optimal therapeutic conditions, and ensure that supplies are sufficient to meet patient and program needs.
• Participates in continuing education activities relevant to the diverse needs of the patient population and to keep current on new skills, knowledge, and practices in the field and for licensure.
• Supervises and trains Department staff to include volunteers, interns, and students in clinical and technical aspects of therapeutic duties to ensure high-quality services are developed and meet diverse population's needs.

Total Commitment to Quality

Participates in the formulation of the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives for the Department. Carries out same by acting as an agent of the Department within the hospital. Supports the organizations mission, philosophy, goals and objectives as demonstrated by a positive leadership presence in unit based, departmental, hospital wide, or in public meetings/committees.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Nicole Goyette, Sr. Psychiatric Social Worker, Nicole.D.Goyette@dhhs.nh.gov and 603-271-5514.

You may also contact Human Resources at NHH-HR@dhhs.nh.gov .

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.html

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance

o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://das.nh.gov/documents/hr/JobSearch/FINAL_TOTAL_COMP_STATEMENT_ISSUE.xlsx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

Salary : $25 - $34