Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Eligible to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, per state guidelines.
• Able and willing to practice occupational therapy per state guidelines.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements customer’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist.
• Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises.
• Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist.
• Instructs customers, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each customer.
• Maintains appropriate and timely customer and non-customer documentation for all customers treated.
• Attends and contributes to customer care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.