OT Assistant

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

• Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state you are assigned to work.
• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by ACOTE.
• Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants.
• One year of related occupational therapy assistant experience.
• Current CPR certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Documents each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient’s clinical record.
• Observes, records, and reports the patient’s response to treatment and any change in the patient’s condition to the supervising OT, physician, and other appropriate clinical staff.
• Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
• Promotes wellness and prevention by encouraging occupational engagement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources/services.
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient/client.
• Keeps abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge for service provision, documentation skills, and care coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

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