Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Description
Occupational therapy assistant
provides physical therapy treatment and rehab in accordance with the physical therapist plan of care that was delegated to the PTA.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective occupational therapy assistant job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included occupational therapy assistant job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Select therapy activities to fit residents' needs and capabilities
Assist residents in carrying out daily activities
Monitor performance in therapy activities and teach them how to use equipment
Work in collaboration with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan
Report the progress to the OT
Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, ) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist
Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist
Documents services provided and patient response/progress
Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs
Receives and screens visitors, emails and telephone calls, providing factual information which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures
Occupational Therapy Assistant Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Occupational Therapy Assistant
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, BLS
Education for Occupational Therapy Assistant
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the occupational therapy assistant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Associates, Education, Graduate, Teaching, Technical, Department of Education, School of Occupational Therapy, Health
Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistant
Desired skills for occupational therapy assistant include:
Older adult rehabilitation
Governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings
Medical terminology
Occupational therapy modalities
Anatomy and physiology
Physical medicine
Maintenance and repairs of same
Physical therapy machine operation
Laws
Rehab Optima
Desired experience for occupational therapy assistant includes:
Able to communicate with teammates verbally, via phone and outlook email
Candidates must be occupational therapists (NBCOT certified)
A minimum of one year prior academic teaching experience
Must have expertise in the area of pediatrics or childhood disorders
Demonstrate a capacity to teach both online and onsite
Qualified applicants must earned a terminal doctoral degree (Ph.D
Occupational Therapy Assistant Examples
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Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an occupational therapy assistant. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for occupational therapy assistant
- Uses a computer to develop and manage databases and/or spreadsheet files and to develop special report formats
- Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports
- Conducts specific projects related to the office to which assigned
- Provides information that requires the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules or procedures
- Arranges meetings by notifying attendees, reserving rooms and making lodging and/or meal arrangements
- Organizes, maintains and purges various departmental files
- Prepares correspondence, reports, forms, contracts and specialized documents
- Proofreads and checks materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and regulations
- Schedules and attend meetings and prepare minutes as required
- Organizes and maintains various office files, including personnel and tickler files
Qualifications for occupational therapy assistant
- Assists with the development and administration of the budget
- Follows up on projects, transmits information, and keeps informed of department activities
- Schedules and arranges for meetings
- Provides direction to student employees
- Provides support to students and faculty in the program
- Performing specialized office support work
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Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of occupational therapy assistant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for occupational therapy assistant
- Work collaboratively with the OT to assess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes
- Participate in curriculum development and departmental governance
- Contribute to the department through research, publication and service
- Maintain an active agenda of scholarship and research
- Contribute to the university through participation on faculty committees and attending university functions
- The person in this position will also support our locations in Cary and in Raleigh
- We are looking for someone who can cover a weekend day most weeks and several weekdays, holidays and vacation
- The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement Occupational Therapy Services for patients under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OTR)
- These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, direct patient care, documentation and other departmental responsibilities
- The COTA is required to implement policies and procedures related to the delivery of Occupational Therapy Services
Qualifications for occupational therapy assistant
- Organizing, maintaining and researching office files
- Composing correspondence independently or from brief instructions
- Compiling and summarizing information and preparing periodic or special reports
- Entering data and maintaining databases using specialized software
- Accepting and respecting people’s diversity and individual differences
- Must hold an active license in Louisiana or hold a temporary permit awaiting reciprocity or licensure examination
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Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of occupational therapy assistant. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for occupational therapy assistant
- Develops goals and respective treatment plans in coordination with the occupational therapist
- Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development and intellectual/language development, , FIMS, NDT training, whenever applicable
- Recommends necessary follow up care, including appropriate equipment or modifications, to occupational therapist, and instructs patient and/or family in home program
- Provides adequate documentation for purposes of justifying reimbursement to third party payers, establishing baseline data and subsequent progress, and recording of treatment
- Attends committees, assignments, in services and special projects as assigned and appropriate
- Provides recreation services
- Complete comprehensive recreation assessment and plan based on individual patient interests, strengths, and needs designed to meet the physical, mental, and psychological well-being of each patient
- Collaborates with patient, family and other team members to provide recreational services
- Develops and implements a recreation program
- Documents interventions used and makes referrals as appropriate
Qualifications for occupational therapy assistant
- Posses good organizational and time mgmt skills
- Good communication skills to interact with individuals appropriately, on a professional and non-professional basis
- Demonstrates the ability to identify and address the needs of different age groups
- Current certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Vermont and/or New Hampshire
- A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- A graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program
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Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of occupational therapy assistant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for occupational therapy assistant
- Responsible to monitor recreation staff in areas of assessments
- Participates in planning and implementation of department orientation
- Trains volunteers and staff
- Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
- Implements plan of care established by supervising occupational therapist
- Communicates with supervising occupational therapist regarding (if applicable due to billing requirement) recommendations for revision or update of plan of care and/or discharge
- Possesses adequate knowledge of Medicare/Medical and insurance standards to ensure
- Review patient medical records, interviews and other assessments of patient
- Implement plan of care
- Perform accurate and timely reporting of patient responses to evaluation and treatment
Qualifications for occupational therapy assistant
- Current certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Rhode Island
- Current certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Colorado
- A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, preferably in an acute, rehab, home health or skilled nursing facility setting
- Current WA State Occupational Therapy Assistant Licensure required
- Licensed in the State of Florida as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Earned post-professional doctoral degree in occupational therapy or related field, with research doctorate preferred
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Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of occupational therapy assistant. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for occupational therapy assistant
- Confer with patient, their family, third party payors and vendors regarding specialized equipment and services required by the patient to enhance safety and performance following discharge
- Assist in the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies
- Assist in the supervision of support personnel in a professional, objective manner, demonstrating courtesy and respect
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing education and improvement by retaining membership in relevant professional organizations, reading pertinent publication, attending educational workshops and conferences, seeking out new knowledge through self-study activities and participating in hospital and department in service education programs as both presenter and attendee
- Charges patients accurately, timely and legibly according to guidelines of the CPT code format and according to insurance guidelines
- Practice principles of professional development by maintaining clinical competencies, using best and/or evidence based practices, and serving as a clinical instructor
- Provides OT services to acute care patients under the supervision of an OT
- Responsible for clinical management of the patient according to the Occupational Therapist’s Evaluation
- Assures satisfaction of customers (patients, visitors, physicians and staff), upholding ICARE values
- Provides care in accordance with physician orders and the established plan of care by the evaluating Occupational Therapist
Qualifications for occupational therapy assistant
- Prior college level teaching experience preferred
- Certification from an accredited OTA Program
- Pursues leadership skills by assisting Director , Manager or Lead Therapist with daily operations including but not limited to performance issues, scheduling, marketing, interviewing, and training of staff, payroll, and cost management
- Must be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the state of Ohio
- Must be adaptable and flexible, willing to cross over geographic areas in time of need
- Occupational Therapy Assistant License (OC) or Occupational Therapy Assistant Limited Permit (LA) through WA State Department of Health is required