Assistant-Occupational Therapy

Overview 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 #N/A Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Computer Literacy.

Minimum Required Basic Skills.

Preferred/Desired Licensure Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.

Minimum Required BLS certification within 14 days of hire date Preferred/Desired