Work where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentOverviewWersquore seeking a per diem Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA for our acute care team at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Coverage will be mostly for weekends and holidaysUnder the supervision of the Occupational Therapist the Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA performs standardized assessments provides assistance in performing structured assessments and assists in determining revising and implementing the treatment plan in order to restore remediate and maximize function in the areas of activities of daily living leisurerecreation and productivitywork The Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA addresses dysfunction in psychosocial skills cognition and sensorimotor componentsResponsibilitiesmiddot Assists the Occupational Therapist with aspects of patient assessment in the areas of activities of daily living leisureplay and productivitywork Identifies contributing factors in the areas of psychosocial skills cognition and sensorimotor components Recognizes physiological psychological and age related changes in the patientmiddot Assists with the planning of the Occupational Therapy plan of care implements treatment by utilizing appropriate interventions and age specific treatment through selected activities and interventions Collaborates with the Occupational Therapist to revise treatment when needed instructing patientfamily through verbal written and audiovisual materials and participating in discharge planning to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of caremiddot Confers with Occupational Therapist and consults with other members of the Health Care Team members and assesses progress toward goals in order to meet the needs of patientsmiddot Documents all patient and professional interactions such as evaluations assessments progress toward goals and discharge summaries to maintain continuity of patient care for department standards JCAHO and outside regulatory and insurance agenciesBenefitsAs one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state HHCRN offers a team oriented structure a comprehensive continuing education program an excellent benefits package along with Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge growth opportunities and support within the organizationmiddot Extensive paid time off PTO plus holidaysmiddot Flexible scheduling competitive paymiddot Medical and dental benefitsmiddot K with company matchmiddot Company paid short term and long term disabilitymiddot Continuing education and tuition reimbursementmiddot Clinical specialty and senior clinician opportunitiesWe believe in high standards These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staffWork where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentOverviewWersquore seeking a per diem Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA for our acute care team at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Coverage will be mostly for weekends and holidaysUnder the supervision of the Occupational Therapist the Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA performs standardized assessments provides assistance in performing structured assessments and assists in determining revising and implementing the treatment plan in order to restore remediate and maximize function in the areas of activities of daily living leisurerecreation and productivitywork The Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA addresses dysfunction in psychosocial skills cognition and sensorimotor componentsResponsibilitiesmiddot Assists the Occupational Therapist with aspects of patient assessment in the areas of activities of daily living leisureplay and productivitywork Identifies contributing factors in the areas of psychosocial skills cognition and sensorimotor components Recognizes physiological psychological and age related changes in the patientmiddot Assists with the planning of the Occupational Therapy plan of care implements treatment by utilizing appropriate interventions and age specific treatment through selected activities and interventions Collaborates with the Occupational Therapist to revise treatment when needed instructing patientfamily through verbal written and audiovisual materials and participating in discharge planning to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of caremiddot Confers with Occupational Therapist and consults with other members of the Health Care Team members and assesses progress toward goals in order to meet the needs of patientsmiddot Documents all patient and professional interactions such as evaluations assessments progress toward goals and discharge summaries to maintain continuity of patient care for department standards JCAHO and outside regulatory and insurance agenciesBenefitsAs one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state HHCRN offers a team oriented structure a comprehensive continuing education program an excellent benefits package along with Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge growth opportunities and support within the organizationmiddot Extensive paid time off PTO plus holidaysmiddot Flexible scheduling competitive paymiddot Medical and dental benefitsmiddot K with company matchmiddot Company paid short term and long term disabilitymiddot Continuing education and tuition reimbursementmiddot Clinical specialty and senior clinician opportunitiesWe believe in high standards These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staffGraduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Associate degreemiddot Connecticut registration requiredmiddot Strong communication skillsmiddot Acute care experience preferredWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 employees we provide career advancement and continuing education opportunities and a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moGraduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Associate degreemiddot Connecticut registration requiredmiddot Strong communication skillsmiddot Acute care experience preferredWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 employees we provide career advancement and continuing education opportunities and a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your mo