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Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapy Assistant

Brown University Health logoBrown University Health$25.51–$42.09/hrNewport HospitalFull timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night
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This posting states $25.51–$42.09 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Rhode Island post a median of $33.80 an hour, the middle half $33.80–$34, across 5 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Rhode Island earn a median of $32.07 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Rhode Island is not issuing OT Compact privileges yet, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Rhode Island license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's OT Compact status.

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About the job

SUMMARY

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant reports directly to the Clinical Manager and/ or Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) of their respective department, and practices under the general supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for individual and group treatment programs designed to assist patients of all ages with various cognitive, perceptual, behavioral, and physical disabilities to optimize their highest level of functioning in activities of daily living, in accordance with the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal Duties

  • Independently executes patient treatment program to achieve goals established by the patient and their occupational therapist within the established plan of care
  • Assists occupational therapist in gathering objective data for functional assessments and areas of occupational performance
  • Consults with occupational therapist to progress patients to desired outcomes, using appropriate treatment interventions
  • Demonstrates competence in use of therapeutic interventions specific to patient population
  • Monitors patient response to therapeutic intervention and adjusts treatment as appropriate
  • Consults with occupational therapist to progress patients to desired outcomes
  • Provides feedback to occupational therapist regarding patient goals and treatment plan
  • Consults with occupational therapist regarding patient needs/ referrals/ consults
  • Notifies occupational therapist of need for patient reassessment or reevaluation
  • Educates and trains patient/ caregivers, within the plan of care
  • Completes documentation and charges accurately and timely, in compliance with department policy
  • Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to support departmental and patient needs
  • Seeks additional guidance when necessary to ensure safe and effective patient care
  • Participates in strategic departmental quality improvement initiatives

Communication

  • Exhibits effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Communicates clearly, respectfully, and honestly with patients and/or caregivers, and colleagues
  • Adjusts communication and response to the level of understanding of the listener

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

  • Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
  • State license for Occupational Therapy Assistant issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health is required.

EXPERIENCE

  • New graduates will be considered. Clinical experience in program specific settings preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Fit for duty in accordance with OSHA standards and program specific needs

INDEPENDENT ACTION

  • Performs independently within department policies, practices, and protocols of patient treatment
  • Refers specific complex problems to Occupational Therapist/ ACM and/or Clinical Manager when clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No direct supervision. However, pursuant to the state of Rhode Island Rules and Regulations for Licensing Occupational Therapy Assistants, a licensed occupational therapy assistant may be responsible for the supervision of supportive personnel and students to ensure the safety and welfare of patients.

Pay Range:

$25.51-$42.09

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

4 days/week, includes every other Saturday and holiday rotation

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

10 hours

Driving Required:

No

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About Brown University Health

Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan) is a not-for-profit academic health system in Providence, RI, with six hospitals and 20,000 (source: Brown University Health, Careers at Brown University Health) employees in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Sources: Brown University Health, About Brown University Health; Brown University Health, Careers at Brown University Health

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