CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION                                        

REPORTS TO:         OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

DEPARTMENT:       THERAPY

PURPOSES

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, under the supervision of Registered Occupational Therapist, shall:

  • Assist the Occupational Therapist in providing specifically assigned service activities in accordance with a written therapy plan based upon a physician’s orders and in accordance with established policies and procedures
  • Participate in and assist the Occupational Therapist in developing and reviewing the initial and comprehensive assessments of a patient’s needs and the individualized care plan, and subsequent quarterly reviews
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned by the Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Ensure that visit information regarding therapy services rendered are accurately sent to the Agency in a timely manner

Demonstrate knowledge of and:

  • Attend participate in, and complete all mandatory in-service education/training as required by the state regulations.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant shall possess:

  • As a minimum, an Associate’s Degree as a Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited college or university.
  • A current, unencumbered certification to practice in this state as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
  • A current, unencumbered driver’s license in this state.
  • One (1) year of experience providing occupational therapy services to residents in a health care setting is preferred.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

(WITH OR WITHOUT THE AID OF MECHANICAL DEVICES)

  • The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant shall be able to:
    Move intermittently throughout the day
    Cope with the mental, emotional and physical stresses of the position
  • Relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times,  hostile patients.
  • See and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met
  • Lift, push, pull and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.