Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified occupational therapy assistant provides delivery of Occupational Therapy services in accordance with the primary Occupational Therapy patient Plan of Care (POC) in compliance with state regulations that pertain to occupational therapy assistants (COTAs).Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Duties & Responsibilities To write an effective certified occupational therapy assistant job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included certified occupational therapy assistant job description templates that you can modify and use. Sample responsibilities for this position include: Help patients with poor social skills and learning disabilities Supervise patients' activities to ensure they are done properly Assess patient needs, plan for, evaluate, and modify care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions Collaborate with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction Enhance physical and functional abilities Restore, maintain, and promote optimal physical function, optimal wellness and fitness, and optimal quality of life Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries Aid in the provision of rehabilitative services for people suffering from mental, physical, emotional or developmental impairments Help clients improve their quality of life by helping them to compensate for limitations

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$28.00 - $45.00 per hour

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Preferred) COTA (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 75% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person