Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant treats and/or trains pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with physical or psychological dysfunction under the supervision of the registered Occupational Therapist (OTR).

Associates Degree in Occupational therapy from accredited program, approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Clinical rotation included in the COTA degree. Possesses knowledge and skills to care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a hospital setting. Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, patient families, colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel. Customer-service oriented; able to effectively communicate verbally and written to build relationships with peers and key stakeholders at all levels in the organization.

Contributes to the evaluation process by gathering data, administering structured tests and reporting observations while under supervision of OTR. Contributes to the development of the treatment plan and carries out implementation of the treatment plan. Tracks the need for patient reassessment, reports changes in patient status and contributes to the reassessment process. Counsels and instructs patients and patient's family in home program in collaboration with OTR. Designs, corrects, or adjusts orthotics or assistive devices in collaboration with OTR. Records patient's progress in charts. Gives oral reports as needed to related personnel. Assists in planning, organizing and coordinating in-service education. Maintains inventory of supplies, orders and stocks. Processes patient charges, files, and performs other tasks.