Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing medically prescribed Occupational Therapy to clients in the home in accordance with agency policies. Participates in developing and implementing the plan of care with goals and documentation appropriate to discipline guidelines. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform client care and teaching specific to OT.  Must be able to function as part of the team to promote quality care, as well as coordinating care and supervising other team members as needed.  Able to adapt to unexpected/unusual situations and continue to function efficiently and effectively.   

III. Qualifications: 

1. AS degree and graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program required. Work experience of at least one year as an occupational Therapist Assistant. Able to prioritize and manage time effectively and make independent decisions when necessary.  
2. Current Florida Occupational Therapist Assistant License.   
3. CPR certification.   
4. Current driver’s license with access to an auto and required insurance coverage. 

IV. Job Relations: 

1. Reports to:    Occupational Therapist/Clinical Manager   
2. Main Duties & Responsibilities:  
3. Performs occupational therapy procedures on clients for whom these have been medically prescribed and establishes measurable goals with OT. 
4. Teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients and family members as delegated and supervised by the therapist. 
5. Translates all exercises into functional activities or activities of daily living. 
6. Develops needed plan for modifying equipment, appliances, and the physical surroundings in client’s home. 
7. Confers periodically with the OT and attending physicians regarding client’s progress.  Reports to them the physical and emotional condition and reactions to treatment and interprets social and physical factors in the environment that affect client care. 
8. Interprets to the client and family the implications of the treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the physician. 
9. Helps the family accept responsibility for providing care. 
10. Helps individuals and families to accept and adjust positively to physical, mental, and social limitations. 
11. Assess client’s progress towards goals on an ongoing basis, suggest changes in the therapy program as necessary, under the physician’s direction and the OT’s direction.
    Teaches basic principles of good posture and body mechanics in relation to changing needs of individuals in all age groups. 
12. Maintains necessary records. 
13. Provides advisory and consultation services to staff. 
14. Demonstrates rehabilitation procedures and supportive activities on selected clients to nurses responsible for follow-up services. 
15. Participates in the interdisciplinary team conferences. 
16. Notes progress towards discharge planning. Communicates with OT and other disciplines regarding discharge planning. 
17. Maintains an understanding of the company’s scope of services. 
18. Understands the infrastructure and how and where to transfer calls in the company.    
19. Maintains a professional image. 
20. Participates in interdisciplinary conferences as required. 
21. Submits clinical documentation in a timely manner according to agency policy. 
22. Uses appropriate phone etiquette.  
23. Promotes a customer friendly atmosphere for all visitors and ensures client confidentiality at all times.  
24. Participates in accreditation program. 
25. Performs other duties as assigned. 
26. Participates in in-service program. 

VI. Special Demands/Physical Requirements: