OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - (OTA)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Provides Occupational Therapy services to patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist

·         Assists the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation process as needed or directed.

·         Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at appropriate intervals under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.

·         Assists the Occupational Therapist in identifying a problem list, short term goals, long term goals and treatment plan.

·         Conducts individual, supervised and group treatment as assigned by the Occupational Therapist.

·         Monitors patient’s response to intervention and consults with Occupational Therapist if modification is needed.

·         Maintains acceptable patient care ratios as determined by the Occupational Therapist.

·         Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment; trains patient and caregiver in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.

·         Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.

·         Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

·         Adheres to Occupational Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of Occupational Therapy Services.

·         Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.

·         Records billable treatment times according to Occupational Therapy Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to regional office.

·         Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.

·         Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Programs as required.

·         Adheres to established confidentiality standards.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

·         Associates degree in from an accredited institution

·         Licensed to practice in the state

·         Current CPR certification