Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Implements Occupational Therapy (OT) treatment programs under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT), in accordance with the established plan of care.

Carries out OT interventions designed to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence.

Contributes to patient evaluations by gathering data, administering assigned standardized and non-standardized assessments, and reporting results to the supervising OT.

Provides treatment including modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient education as outlined in the OT's plan of care.

Gathers relevant information from the medical record, patient, and/or family, and assists in identifying the need for and training in assistive and adaptive devices as directed by the OT.

Documents treatment sessions, daily notes, progress notes, attendance records, patient/family education, and charges in a timely and accurate manner.

Monitors patient response to treatment and reports changes in status to the supervising OT, recommending modifications to goals and interventions for the OT's review.

Communicates patient progress to the supervising OT and collaborates with clinical staff on scheduling, treatment programs, and discharge planning.

Provides and documents patient and family education on therapeutic techniques and home programs, including equipment use.

May assist with orienting new staff and guiding OT aides, students, and volunteers as appropriate.

Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, and bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling, and reaching overhead.

Hearing is adequate for oral/aural communication.

Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties.

Associate's Degree from an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program is required.

Current NBCOT certification as a COTA is required.

Current Michigan Occupational Therapy Assistant license is required.

BLS is required per policy guidelines.