Job Description: Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Reports to: Occupational Therapist/Clinical Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to customers to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist.

Essential Functions:

• Implements customer’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist;
• Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises;
• Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist;
• Instructs customers, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist;
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each customer;
• Maintains appropriate and timely customer and non-customer documentation for all customers treated;
• Attends and contributes to customer care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
• Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;
• Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• He/she must be eligible to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, per state guidelines.
• He/she must be able and willing to practice occupational therapy per state guidelines.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.