Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Successful completion of a two-year accredited certified Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Must possess a current NYS Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate.
• Must possess skills to effectively acquire pertinent information from patients' charts and the patients, implement procedures, and document the effects of treatment.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate accurately and precisely to patients and family members the instructions that may be necessary in the completion of a treatment program.
• Also, be able to identify changes in patient conditions and be able to communicate those changes to the appropriate supervisor.

Responsibilities

• The COTA will carry a regular patient caseload under the supervision from the Licensed Occupational Therapist, performing the prescribed patient treatments after completion of the patient evaluation by the OTR/L.
• Communicates with supervising OTR/L on a regular basis regarding patient treatment plan and progress.
• The COTA must work with the OTR/L on: Collection of data for the re-evaluation of patient progress Recommendations for changes in patient treatments Assisting with data collection for the progress and discharge notes written in the medical chart.
• Guides activities of aides and families concerning patient treatment and conducts in-service education or training to health care personnel and families.
• Assists with general cleaning of patient treatment area and supplies, ordinary equipment for patient use.
• Takes responsibility and uses opportunities to promote education and professional knowledge.
• Uses effective communication techniques within rehabilitation department and inter-departmentally to maximize team building.
• Maintains 85% productivity.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.