Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Level I & II, as defined within the job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure as required by the state where services will be performed: 

MD: Occupational Therapy Assistant through Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice 

OH: Occupational Therapy Assistant through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board 

PA: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant through Pennsylvania Department of State 

WV: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant through West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy 
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. 

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Four (4) years of occupational therapy assistant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current specialty certification in one of the following:

• Certified Brain Injury Specialist through Brain Injury Association of America 

• Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Lymphology Association of North America 

• Physical Agent Modalities through American Occupational Therapy Association 

• Lee Silverman Voice Treatment -BIG through Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) Global 

• Current enrollment in Bridge Program from OTA-OT 

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

 

1. Implements the treatment programs established by the OTR for assigned patients to identify, prevent, and to minimize physical disabilities and/or pain of patient. As appropriate to setting, determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient need and available resources; collaborates with nursing to update appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling. Documents all treatments, according to department policies and procedures, as monitored by supervision. Reviews with supervising therapist all assigned patients, at least two times per week, in order to assure appropriateness of treatment plan, as monitored by supervision.
2. Identifies and addresses psychological needs of patients and family. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
3. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.  Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
4. Consults with other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
5. Documents care and ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
6. Participates in community education programs as needed.

 

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards.  Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.