What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant position at Hope?
Based out of St. Louis, MO, Therapy Relief at Hope has provided services to individuals with for over 30 years, including speech-language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavior therapy, and music therapy. Our therapists support ongoing learning, growth, and success while providing a safe and supportive environment for all.
Under the supervision of the Director of Therapy Relief at Hope, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide and oversee occupational therapy treatments to improve fine motor skills, oral motor skills, cognitive perceptual skills, visual-motor coordination, visual-spatial processing, and daily self-care tasks. This position will provide services out of our Therapy Relief headquarters in St. Louis, MO.
Occupational Therapist Job Duties:
- Assess individuals’ performance and serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team in preparing, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans and therapeutic devices for assigned case load.
- Develop occupational therapy plans of treatment with short- and long-range goals based upon assessments.
- Recommend or fabricate adaptive equipment for daily living needs, including communication.
- Maintain detailed records and compile written progress reports and treatment plans, including type of therapy and evaluations of the results.
- Provide guidance and training to parents/guardians, teachers, and/or caretakers.
- Participate in ongoing treatment meetings, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an approved school of occupational therapy.
- Missouri licensure as a registered Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
- Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software applications.
