Occupational Therapy Assistant

Provides supervised Occupational Therapy services across all age groups, developing and executing treatment plans within an interdisciplinary setting.
Supervises students, volunteers, and observers involved in therapy activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements individualized treatment programs following accepted OT practices.
• Performs physical activities such as lifting, assisting patient care, and making frequent location and position changes.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, handle emergency situations, and work irregular hours.
• Wears protective equipment as needed and manages potential chemical or toxic exposures.
• Conducts activities involving continuous sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodations, including lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Sufficient strength, mobility, and stamina for physical tasks and patient assistance.
• Strong understanding of Occupational Therapy principles and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Visual and hearing acuity with corrective aids as necessary.

Physical & Visual/Hearing Requirements:

• Must see clearly with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance.
• Physical activities include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting, often frequently or occasionally.