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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Department:

Occupational Therapy

Job Description for

Dept.#:

7790

Certified Occupational

Therapy Assistant

Last Reviewed:

05/08; 08/12

Last Updated:

Reports To

Director of Rehabilitation Services

Job Summary

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapist Assistant provides

occupational therapy services to persons of all ages in various stages of rehabilitation process and assists

the patient in reaching his/her maximum potential while learning to live within the limits of his/her

capabilities.

Duties

1. Supports the goals, objectives, and policies of Oroville Hospital and Department of rehabilitation

2. Promotes and maintains professionalism with the Department, Hospital and Community

3. Delivery of Occupational Therapy treatment under the direction of an OTR

4. Communicates with patient’s primary OTR at least once a week

5. Responds to requests for services by relaying information and referral to an OTR

6. Determines the patients need for services in collaboration with an OTR

7. Assist the OTR in development and implementation of treatment plans

8. Modifies treatment plans under OTR supervision

9. Recommends termination of services to the primary OTR

10. Monitors patient response to treatments

11. Maintains appropriate treatment records: treatment plan; short and long term goals; procedural

documentation; timely progress notes and discharge paperwork. Obtains co-signature of an OTR

as appropriate

12. Establishes communication with patient’s physician and other related disciplines

13. Assists in the development of treatment protocols

14. Identifies own continuing education needs and communicates those to the Director of

Rehabilitation and/or the Senior Staff Therapist

15. Attends and participates in department staff meetings

16. Provides in-service education to Oroville Hospital staff and community education within scope

of knowledge

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant