Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Part Time

Shift:1st Shift

Status: Part Time

Special Schedule:n/a

Department 766 - Occupational Therapy



Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Summary:

A paraprofessional under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist who provides selected occupational therapy interventions as indicated per treatment plan. He/she will progress patient toward established goals and maintain communication with the occupational therapist in regards to each patients status. The assistant will also provide appropriate education to patient and or family.

Responsibilities of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Includes:

• Performs modalities (moist heat, ice, pararffin).
• Performs therapeutic procedures ( exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, edema massage, , orthotic fitting and training, prosthetic training, dynamic activities, compression garments).
• Utilizes exercise equipment (pulley system, UBE, computer, desensitization dowel).
• Reports to occupational therapist when re-evaluations are needed and or changes in patient status.
• Delegates tasks and duties as indicated.
• Participates in continuing education, departmental meetings, and in-service programs.
• Adjusts patient care schedule and prioritizes tasks as indicated.
• Performs documentation per policy and procedures ( progress notes, discharge summary, and multi-disciplinary education and treatment plan forms).
• Performs patient and family education regarding interventions, disease/injury, safety, and wellness.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Participates in discharge planning with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Completes required documents for supply and treatment charges.
• Participates in clinical supervision/instruction of students.
• Comply with all departmental and facility policy , procedures and directives (ie. role delineation and scope of care).

• Associate degree in occupational therapy

• Preferred as ota or technician

• Kentucky state board of occupational therapy