Assistant-Occupational Therapy

Job Summary

Delivers therapeutic occupational therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals.

Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures.

Produces other reports as needed.

May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.

Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist
• Provides discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources
• Contributes to the development of staff and students
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery
• Completes assigned goals

Specifications

• Experience
• Minimum Required: None
• Preferred/Desired: None

Education

• Minimum Required: None
• Preferred/Desired: None

Training

• Minimum Required: None
• Preferred/Desired: None

Special Skills

• Basic Skills: None
• Preferred/Desired: None

Licensure

• Minimum Required: Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice
• Preferred/Desired: BLS certification within 14 days of hire date