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