State of New Hampshire

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health & Human Services

New Hampshire Hospital

36 Clinton St.

Concord, NH 03301

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT I

Full-Time, 1st Shift

Position #44714

$25.40/hour - $38.85/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 have 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, vocational, leisure activities, and therapeutic groups. To aid in treatment of patients’ limitations due to chronic or acute psychiatric, sensory-perceptual, psychosocial, cognitive capabilities, and physical co-morbidities including stroke, fractures, wounds, amputations, joint replacements, spinal cord injuries, and neurological conditions.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in occupational therapy or working with individuals in an educational, counseling, allied health, in-patient or community-based setting.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

1. Valid Driver’s License.
2. License or temporary license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant issued by the NH Allied Health Professionals Governing Board for Occupational Therapy,
3. Certification by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to perform continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending or lifting related to direct patient care, as well as performing work activities which require fine manual dexterity or coordination.

Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree with major study in occupational therapy. Knowledge and experience with psychiatric population.

After-Hire Requirements:

1) If hired with a temporary license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant issued by the NH Allied Health Professionals Governing Board for Occupational Therapy, must attain permanent license within 120 days.

2) 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) Successful completion of Defensive Driving Course within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities:

• Implements patients' individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist. Selects and applies occupational therapy interventions and durable medical and adaptive equipment consistent with the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant's (COTA) delegated responsibilities via individual and group interventions to ensure optimal patient performance.
• Contributes to the occupational therapy assessment process through observation, verbal and written clinical documentation. Documents patients’ status, progress or lack of progress towards treatment goals 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 direct care staff in clinical caregiver education relating to patients physical, cognitive, and psychiatric occupational therapy treatment program to ensure safe, evidenced-based wrap around standard of care is provided to meet patients’ functional and therapeutic goals under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Plans and implements general Rehabilitation Department and occupational therapy specific programming to maximize patient functioning related to pain management, life skills, safety awareness, activities of daily living, social, psychiatric, cognitive, and physical status. Documents related notes and conducts related therapeutic interventions 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, including but not limited to, psychiatric, cognitive, sensory, and physical co-morbidity care 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 Maria Grayston, Director of Rehabilitation Services Worker, Maria.H.Grayston@dhhs.nh.gov and 603-271-5695.

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 and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

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

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

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

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

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