Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Summary

Provides coordinated occupational therapy to patients/clients of all age groups under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Participates in the coordination of care. Job Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Licensure: Current State License to practice occupational therapy. A military spouse may engage in the practice of occupational therapy without obtaining the applicable occupational therapy license if the military spouse is currently licensed in good standing by another jurisdiction of the U.S. that has licensing requirements that are substantially equivalent to the requirements for the license in this state.

Current driver’s license. Experience: One year experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred. Skills: Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR. Transportation: Reliable transportation and current and valid auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in a health care facility or patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Physical and Mental Effort: Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing.

Prolonged standing and walking required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs and to meet patient/client and family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.