Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational Therapy AssistantFull performance level class in the paraprofessional occupation of occupational therapy requiring considerable knowledge of application of occupational therapy techniques; under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist, helps with planning and implementation of more standard occupational therapy treatments and activities for mentally and physically handicapped persons.Therapy services for patients in individual sessions (e.g., range of motion, "activities of daily living", training, sensory stimulation, visual, auditory, tactile and feeding programs); acquires materials, specifications and recommendations from licensed occupational therapist and then produces orthotic devices. Observes and documents patient behavior and individualize program progress and results; prepares and writes monthly program summaries, quarterly reviews, and assists in writing of the Interdisciplinary Habilitation Plans for each patient; recommends changes in program objectives and makes reports to supervising occupational therapist; prepares and presents in-service education programs for staff; attends meetings and conferences. Monitors adaptive equipment and make adjustments as needed after consultation with other occupational therapy assistants; makes minor wheelchair repairs/adjustments as needed (Performs Related Duties As Required)Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License; valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. (Other Evidences May Be Substituted)Standard First Aid certification must be completed during initial probationary period.