What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified OT Assistant position at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital?
Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
This is a per diem position several days per week and 1-2 weekend days per month; shorter days.
Job Summary
This is a per diem position at WDH in Dover, NH. Several days during the week and 1-2 weekend days per month; shorter weekend days.
The primary purpose of your job is to assist occupational therapists in administering services in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures as directed to assure that the highest degree of quality care and safety can be maintained.Does this position require Patient Care?Yes Essential Functions
Education Other Certificate/Diploma Occupational Therapy Assistant required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Occupational Therapist Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience As a minimum, experience as a Occupational Therapy Assistant in a hospital, 8NF or other related medical facility. 0-1 year required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Training in rehabilitation and restorative therapy practices.
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
Physical Requirements
Onsite
Work Location
789 Central Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$20.99 - $29.99/Hourly
Grade
5
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
This is a per diem position several days per week and 1-2 weekend days per month; shorter days.
Job Summary
This is a per diem position at WDH in Dover, NH. Several days during the week and 1-2 weekend days per month; shorter weekend days.
The primary purpose of your job is to assist occupational therapists in administering services in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures as directed to assure that the highest degree of quality care and safety can be maintained.Does this position require Patient Care?Yes Essential Functions
- Administers occupational therapy treatments to referred patients in inpatient, outpatient, and long term care settings under the direction of an occupational therapist.
- Treatments include but are not limited to: passive, active, active-assisted, and resisted range of motion strengthening, self care, home management retraining, transfer training, cognitive therapy, therapeutic activities, & manual therapy.
- Measures joint ROM, strength, circumference, of body parts, and vital signs as indicated.
- Meets regularly with Rehabilitation staff to update therapy programs and assess effectiveness.
- Assists in daily upkeep of physical environment, linen, and equipment maintenance.
- Maintains progress notes in patient records as indicated.
- Maintains necessary department statistics.
- Assists Receptionist with charge slips, updating patient numbers monthly, diagnoses, as necessary in the absence of a receptionist.
- Ensures business office receives charges for rehabilitation services rendered.
- Reviews rehabilitation department policies, procedures, manuals, and job description as least annually.
- Able to treat all age groups, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Is alert for patient safety at all times.
- Continually monitors the condition of equipment.
- Communicates patient status, goals, and treatment plans with all other relevant disciplines and staff members.
- Demonstrates competence in basic knowledge and application of clinical skills.
- Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to assume additional responsibility.
Education Other Certificate/Diploma Occupational Therapy Assistant required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Occupational Therapist Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience As a minimum, experience as a Occupational Therapy Assistant in a hospital, 8NF or other related medical facility. 0-1 year required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Training in rehabilitation and restorative therapy practices.
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Onsite
Work Location
789 Central Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$20.99 - $29.99/Hourly
Grade
5
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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