Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Behavioral

ABOUT MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate

Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning MarinHealth! Ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country, we have made great strides since returning to our roots as an independent hospital. As Marin County’s only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission—and our passion—to excel in every medical specialty. We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital. We have an exceptionally collaborative team that adheres to the highest service excellence standards to ensure that we deliver world-class, personalized care to patients. Our Joint-Commission accredited hospital has won numerous awards and certifications in delivering best-in-class health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.

WHAT WE OFFER

MarinHealth offers a generous suite of employee benefits, which includes a comprehensive and rich health benefits program (medical, dental, vision and prescription plans). Our robust Wellness @ Work program (e.g. onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, etc) also promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees and to support you on your Healthy Healer journey. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday and sick leave, which you will start accruing immediately. Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area! Find your healing place at MarinHealth.

External hires must pass a background check and medical screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classifications protected by federal, state & local laws.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide Psychiatric Occupational Therapy service to patients in Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatry upon referral. Services include planning individual patient care programs/goals and carrying out treatments. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Behavioral (COTA) demonstrates current knowledge of principles and practices of Occupational Therapy and has knowledge of the practices of other disciplines. Participates in job related departmental functions and strives to be an integral member of the patient care team. The COTA implements Occupational Therapy services to patients under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist/Licensed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an AOTA approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program, successful completion of the Certification Examination for Occupational Therapy Assistant.

EXPERIENCE

• New graduate without experience acceptable unless a specific number of years required due to the needs of the department at the time of the appointment.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

• Personal and professional integrity, interest in growth and learning
• Ability to demonstrate good customer relations
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, hospital staff, patients and physicians
• Capable of organizing multiple tasks and using good time management and attention to detail.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• An active member of American Occupational Therapy Association at the District, Chapter and/or National level
• Participation in activities to continue own professional development and contribute to the profession

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Possess current certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the California Board of Occupational Therapy and National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Certified as a Basic Life Support provider (BLS-HCP American Heart Association) within 90 days of hire
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training

PRIMARY CUSTOMER SERVED (Age Specific Criteria):

(X) Early Adults 18 up to 45 years

(X) Middle Adults 45 up to 61 years

(X) Late Adults 61 up to 80 years

(X) Late, Late Adults 80 years and up

Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.

PATIENT PRIVACY (HIPAA Compliance):

Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)

• Administers direct patient care, utilizing various occupational therapy techniques and procedures. Is expected to organize the patient care time to meet established treatment goals by appropriate setting of priorities and accomplishing tasks competently
• Provides occupational therapy treatment services on a group or individual basis, as assigned. Group activities may include: cognitive task groups, communication, leisure skills, life skills, and community resource group, recreational activities, outdoor patio break activities and special holiday milieu activities
• Conduct individual occupational therapy treatments when indicated
• Assists nursing in patient hygiene and bathing as well as maintains and provides hygiene cart supplies to patients on Inpatient Psychiatry
• Prepares, maintains, and transmits accurate, complete and timely patient records in accordance with The Joint Commission and hospital guidelines
• Confers with the multidisciplinary team, other therapists, physicians, social workers, nurses, and other related personnel regarding progress of the patient and adaptation of treatment program in relation to other needs
• Instruct the patient in the treatment program and establish effective rapport to facilitate the attainment of the treatment goals
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services, safety and CQI activities
• Assists in the supervision of Occupational Therapy interns and volunteers as assigned
• Prepares daily statistics and billing for services
• Provides liaison for organization and implementation of adjunct therapy groups; i.e., Humane Society (animal-assisted therapy), Bread and Roses (entertainment), intergenerational groups
• Responsible for ordering supplies for the department and generally supervises all supply activities and needs
• Maintains equipment, appearance and general upkeep of the department
• Demonstrates competence in unit specific skills

SECONDARY (modifiable)

• Keeps abreast of current trends and other developments in Occupational Therapy
• Assesses need for and recommends appropriate assistive devices for patients
• Other duties as assigned