Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist program
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant certification in the applicable state
• Minimum of 1 (one) year direct patient care experience preferably in an in-home care setting preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating patients’ functional status
• Teach adaptive skills
• Follow treatment plans
• Assist patients in obtaining established functional goals under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Completes established program to restore function, increase joint motion and improve muscle strength and coordination through passive/active exercise and/or activity
• Provides training in activities of daily living
• Observes, records, and reports to the attending physician, occupational therapist and other staff, the patient’s reactions to treatments and any changes in the patient’s condition or plan of care
• Instructs patients and their caregivers when applicable in the care and proper use of adaptive equipment and splints
• Instructs other health team personnel, patients and/or caregivers in certain phases of therapeutic exercises with which they may work with the patient
• Instructs the patient, caregivers or agency staff involved in assisting the patient, in self exercise programs, when applicable
• Documents appropriate progress and clinical notes noting patient’s response to therapy and submits visit documentation per Agency policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 (one) year direct patient care experience preferably in an in-home care setting preferred