Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Description

Occupational Therapists are licensed professionals who help clients overcome impairments, disabilities, and delays that interfere with their ability to perform daily activities.

Occupational Therapists work primarily with individuals, families, and groups.

They also often provide consultation and training to other healthcare professionals.

Occupational Therapists assess a client’s current performance, observe the client’s environment, evaluate the client’s interests, and consult with the client, caregivers, and other members of the client’s team.

Occupational Therapists plan and implement customized treatment programs that help clients to meet the goals that have been identified.

They include therapeutic activities, instruction, and therapeutic equipment.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant who is passionate about helping others and who is excited to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We’re looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, and who has a positive attitude. If you are someone who meets these qualifications, then we encourage you to apply today!

Occupational Therapy Assistant Duties:

• Assist licensed occupational therapists with all aspects of therapy, including treatments, patient evaluation, and documentation
• Understand patients’ physical and mental conditions, problems and limitations
• Preferably have experience in one or more of the following:
• Practicing occupational therapy
• Rehabilitation
• Playing sports or exercise
• Working with the elderly
• Endowed with knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Trained to work with patients of all ages and disabilities
• Support the use of vision and hearing testing, instruments, and assistive devices
• Understand and follow treatment plans
• Implemented infection control procedures
• Assists patients in adapting their homes to their needs
• Assists patients in using adaptive devices
• May be required to lift patients, patients’ items, and equipment
• Possess a 4-year degree from an accredited

Occupational Therapy Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assist occupational therapists in treating patients according to established occupational therapy treatment plans
• Perform routine tasks accurately, efficiently, and safely
• Maintain patient databases
• Participate in occupational and physical therapy activities
• Assist patients in completing tasks
• Communicate with patients, other team members, and physician
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Simplify and streamline daily administrative processes
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or rehabilitation science
• Registered or licensed occupational therapist (OTR)
• 2+ years of experience in occupational therapy
• Ability to perform duties and functions independently
• Ability to work cooperatively with occupational therapists, physicians, and clients
• Excellent communication skills

Our company is an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from people of all walks of life, from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team makes us stronger, and we’re proud to be an employer that is open to all.