Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (87073)

The Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) implements therapeutic programs under supervision of an Occupational Therapist which includes patient teaching and therapeutic activities to improve or restore physical functions, sensory-integrative functions, and greater independence in activities of daily living.

JOB DUTIES/ KNOWLEDGE:

• Coordinates and collaborates with the Occupational Therapist and the Rehab Director to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care.
• Guides and teaches the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, compensatory, creative, and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function and increasing independence in activities of daily living.
• Observes, records, and reports the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition or treatment. Documents the extent of the patient's involvement in the decision affecting his/her care.
• Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient's plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome.
• Reports patient complaints of pain or sickness, and unusual reaction to treatment to the Occupational Therapist and RN.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sight and hearing sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication, ability to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day while driving, standing, sitting, assisting patients movement, writing, and speaking.