Occupational Therapy Assistant
Core
Administers clinical patient treatment and maintains documentation under the direction of an occupational therapist.
Role type
entry-level clinical occupational therapy assistant
Builds
patient treatment plans and progress records
Domain
healthcare / rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient care administration, treatment documentation, adaptive device design, equipment maintenance, functional goal modification
Preferred skills
computer data input, continuing education completion
Technologies
electronic health records systems
Responsibilities
Administers appropriate treatment as assigned by the occupational therapist. Maintains treatment records including re-evaluations and progress notes. Designs adaptive devices and suggests environmental adaptations. Assists students and volunteers with equipment and environment. Completes daily patient charge sheets and schedules work assignments.