Job Description
Job Description
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.
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