What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Speech & Occupational Therapy Specialists?
Virginia Code
Definition: "Occupational therapy assistant" means an individual who has met the requirements of the Board for licensure and who works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to assist in the practice of occupational therapy.
Regulations Governing the Practice of Occupational Therapists, Virginia Board of Medicine
Title of Regulations: 18 VAC 85-80-10 et seq.
Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 and Chapter 29 of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia
Revised Date: March 3, 2010
18VAC85-80-90. General responsibilities.
- An occupational therapy assistant renders services under the supervision of an occupational therapist that do not require the clinical decision or specific knowledge, skills and judgment of a licensed occupational therapist and do not include the discretionary aspects of the initial assessment, evaluation or development of a treatment plan for a patient.
18VAC85-80-100. Individual responsibilities.
- An occupational therapy assistant is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of those services or tasks delegated by and under the direction of the occupational therapist. Individual responsibilities of an occupational therapy assistant may include:
- Participation in the evaluation or assessment of a patient by gathering data, administering tests, and reporting observations and client capacities to the occupational therapist;
- Participation in intervention planning, implementation, and review;
- Implementation of interventions as determined and assigned by the occupational therapist;
- Documentation of patient responses to interventions and consultation with the occupational therapist about patient functionality;
- Assistance in the formulation of the discharge summary and follow-up plans; and
- Implementation of outcome measurements and provision of needed patient discharge resources.
Company Mission
- Implements strategies, as directed, to accomplish the mission
- Implements actions and strategies, as directed, to reach goals
Company Vision & Values
- Ensures daily activities are carried out in alignment with the company vision
- Promotes the company image and represents company values by inspiring and enforcing company standards
Specific Duties
- Provide Occupational Therapy services in the home, clinic, and/or school settings.
- Complete required clinical documentation as required by third party payors and by SOTS.
- Follow clinical directives of the supervising Occupational Therapist regarding patient care and documentation.
- Participate in meetings with schools and/or contract agencies as needed.
- Assist in marketing efforts for Occupational Therapy services as requested by SOTS administration.
Required Education, Competencies, and Experience
- Meet and maintain licensing and educational criteria as set forth by Virginia law.
- Comply with legal and ethical standards of care in provision of services and documentation in accordance with Virginia law and in accordance with other regulating, licensing and certifying agencies.
- Comply with SOTS’ standards of operation, code of conduct, policies and procedures as set forth in the Manual, Employee Handbook and by direction from the Client Services Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or Clinical Director.
- Comply with policies and procedures as set forth by organizations to which SOTS is contracted to provide services.
- Maintain the priority of patient care as most important.
Reporting Relationship
The Occupational Therapy Assistant reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor and Client Services Manager.