Occupational Therapy Assistant - CDD

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The Center for Disabilities & Development is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant on day shift. The position provides prescribed rehabilitation treatments according to established guidelines and protocols. Assignments are coordinated by an Occupational Therapist, while treatment is carried out independently by the Rehabilitation Assistant under general supervision.

The assistant independently carries out treatment plans in consultation with an occupational therapist, including treatments to improve patients’ functional capabilities. The role also involves instructing patients in exercises and training techniques, ensuring patient safety during rehabilitation sessions, and continually evaluating patient responses. The assistant independently implements treatment modifications as needed, including equipment adjustments to promote safety, comfort, and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Associate Arts degree from an accredited Occupational or Physical Therapy Assistant program, or completion of the requirements leading to educational exemption as defined by the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Experience providing care to pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatment plans independently in consultation with an occupational therapist.
• Execute treatments designed to improve patients’ functional capabilities.
• Instruct patients in exercise performance and training techniques.
• Ensure patient safety during rehabilitation sessions.
• Continuously evaluate patients’ responses to rehabilitation interventions.
• Independently implement treatment modifications as needed, including equipment adjustments to promote safety, comfort, and effectiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree