Occupational Therapist Assistant Job Description

An occupational therapist assistant (OTA) is a rehabilitation therapist who works with physically or mentally disabled patients.

An OTA works under the supervision of an occupational therapist and is trained to help patients achieve their maximum physical, mental, and social function.

Many OTAs work in rehabilitation centers, but they can also work in home settings.

OTAs work with people who have various conditions such as arthritis, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, autism, or depression and have limitations in performing daily activities.

Here are the ARTS (Agency Rights and Terms Services) definitions for the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) profession:

Job Brief:

We’re looking for an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team! We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we’re looking for someone who is passionate about helping others. If you’re interested in joining our team, please send your resume and a cover letter to info@company.com.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Duties:

• Complete documentation and assist occupational therapists in providing therapy to patients
• Assist occupational therapists with administration of therapy
• Assist with patient assessment, treatment plans, and daily care
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Perform administrative tasks as needed
• Assist with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or speech therapy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Occupational Therapist Assistant Responsibilities:

• Apply occupational therapy principles to patients, families and healthcare team members in the clinical setting
• Assist occupational therapists in developing treatment plans, providing direct patient care, and providing follow-up care
• Create treatment plans based on physician orders, or treatment plans developed by occupational therapists
• Perform assessment, evaluation, and reassessment, and develop treatment plans based on results of assessment
• Perform treatment procedures such as treatment implementation, implementation of occupational therapy assistants’ procedures, mechanical stimulation, therapeutic use of self, and therapeutic recreation
• Perform initial and ongoing evaluation of patients to determine effectiveness of treatment plans and statutory guidelines
• Evaluate progress of treatment plans and treatment plans developed by occupational therapist assistants, using a variety of methods, including assessments, ongoing patient observation, patient feedback, and clinical judgment
• Maintain patient records and treatment logs
• Conduct patient interviews and perform psycho-educational assessments to determine areas of need
• Provide patient education and

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy preferred
• Valid state license as occupational therapist assistant or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Strong knowledge of the medical field and strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of common medical tests and procedures
• Ability to follow physician’s orders and rules
• Ability

Company Name is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team is key to success. We therefore encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals.