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 network Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum acute care hospitals long term care facilities sub acute rehabilitation homecare outpatient centers and in community settings such as senior centers work sites and schools and colleges We offer over outpatient locations offering physical occupational and speech therapy in specialties including orthopedics neuroscience oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine vestibular and more We are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesHartford HospitalOur current Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA opening is with Hartford Hospital one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usOverviewUnder 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 and remediate and to 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 components ResponsibilitiesAssists 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 patient 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 careConfers 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 patientsDocuments 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 organizationExtensive paid time off PTO plus holidaysFlexible scheduling competitive payMedical and dental benefitsK with company matchCompany paid short term and long term disabilityContinuing education and tuition reimbursementClinical 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 network Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum acute care hospitals long term care facilities sub acute rehabilitation homecare outpatient centers and in community settings such as senior centers work sites and schools and colleges We offer over outpatient locations offering physical occupational and speech therapy in specialties including orthopedics neuroscience oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine vestibular and more We are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesHartford HospitalOur current Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA opening is with Hartford Hospital one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usOverviewUnder 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 and remediate and to 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 components ResponsibilitiesAssists 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 patient 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 careConfers 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 patientsDocuments 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 organizationExtensive paid time off PTO plus holidaysFlexible scheduling competitive payMedical and dental benefitsK with company matchCompany paid short term and long term disabilityContinuing education and tuition reimbursementClinical 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 degree Connecticut registration requiredStrong communication skills Acute care experience preferredWe take great care of careers With 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 momentGraduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Associate degree Connecticut registration requiredStrong communication skills Acute care experience preferredWe take great care of careers With 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 moment