Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Description

PAY BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Primary Job Function

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (C.O.T.A.) performs occupational therapy treatments under the clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapy Assistant participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and information within the area of Occupational Therapy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapy treatments to patients according to treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
• Observe, record and report to the Occupational Therapist the patient conditions, reactions and
  
  

responses related to treatment.

• Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist in consulting with family members, physicians and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
• Assist with the care of the Occupational Therapy department and equipment.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the Occupational Therapist.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.
• Act in compliance with CHS Management Policies and Procedures, State, Federal and Professional Organization regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and other meetings as requested.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.
• Prefer minimum one (1) year rehabilitation experience in setting serving the same age/type of patient population served by this facility.