Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Job Description

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing rehabilitative treatment to patients experiencing cognitive and physical functioning disorders. Your responsibilities will include working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to deliver medically necessary interventions designed to enhance patients’ overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize evidence-based practices to support clinical interventions.
• Administer treatment interventions, including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, and the use of assistive devices, as part of rehabilitation plans.
• Assess and document patient progress, communicating findings to the supervising Occupational Therapist for necessary adjustments in treatment plans.
• Consult with patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding treatment related to cognitive and physical disorders.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care and treatment progress.
• Document all treatment activities accurately in the electronic documentation system as per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Support and supervise students under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
• Participate in required training and in-service sessions to maintain professional competency.
• Actively adhere to industry standards, including NBCOT/AOTA guidelines and state practice acts, to uphold professional ethics and conduct.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
• Experience in long-term care (LTC) or rehabilitation settings is mandatory.
• Possess an active Occupational Therapy Assistant license as required by state regulations.
• New graduates are considered if they have completed a Level II fieldwork.