Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
About The Position
An Occupational Therapy Assistant works under close supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. Provide direct patient care as prescribed within standard practice guidelines and in full compliance with established Occupational Therapy protocols. Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities. Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement. Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs. Evaluate the daily living skills or capacities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled clients. Aid patients in dressing and grooming themselves. Assist Occupational Therapist with implementing, treatment plans designed to help clients function independently. Obtain patient measurements to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Responsibilities
- Perform delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations
- Provide direct patient care as prescribed within standard practice guidelines
- Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities
- Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement
- Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs
- Evaluate the daily living skills or capacities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled clients
- Aid patients in dressing and grooming themselves
- Assist Occupational Therapist with implementing, treatment plans designed to help clients function independently
- Obtain patient measurements to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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