Assistant-Occupational Therapist

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

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Minimum Required
• Basic Skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

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

Preferred/Desired