Occupational Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities

• Working closely with occupational therapist to develop client-centered treatment plans and goals.
• Plans and conducts individual/group interventions collaboratively with the occupational therapist that improve the function and quality of life for individuals who are at risk or affected by mental illness.
• Assessing patients and developing treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Aid patients to develop, recover, or maintain psychosocial functioning and integrate skills for life role satisfaction.
• Help individuals improve basic reasoning, sensory modulation, executive functioning skills, social participation, and leisure activities to promote development of healthy habits and routines.
• Contributes to assessment and evaluation process as required and directed by an occupational therapist.
• Advocates and promotes mental health and wellbeing of all stakeholders.
• Serves as educators and mentors to therapy students, peers, and other medical professionals.
• Follows medical practices policies related to compliance, safety, and infection control.
• Documents patient treatment and outcomes in medical record in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age and hold an Associate's degree in occupational therapy assisting from accredited school.
• Two years of experience preferred, but not required.
• Current state occupational therapist assistant license (full or provisional), successful completion of national certification examination within 1 year of hire.
• Occupational Therapy students welcome to apply.

Physical Requirements

• Extensive physical activities including standing, stooping, lifting, bending, and twisting.
• Must be able to transport/transfer patient safely.
• Occasional need to lift/carry and move equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Some stress related to dealing with concerns of patients and families.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Repetitive motion movements.