Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care
Core
Implements and documents individualized treatment programs for inpatients in an acute care setting, focusing on patient assessment, goal setting, and discharge planning.
Role type
Clinical Occupational Therapy Assistant (Acute Care)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and discharge strategies
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, treatment program implementation, adaptive equipment instruction, discharge planning, team coordination, documentation, continuing education
Responsibilities
Complete and document assessments with measurable goals; implement individualized treatment programs; communicate patient status and care plan changes to therapists; coordinate patient schedules and adjust to staffing/census changes; perform family and staff teaching for discharge; maintain professional growth through continuing education.