The Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with patient-related activities and direct patient care
Job Summary
The Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with patient-related activities and direct patient care.
Employees are responsible for recording evaluations, daily treatment notes, and weekly progress notes per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act.
The role requires instructing patient families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge.
Matching Summary
The Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with patient-related activities and direct patient care.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Treat patients per physician treatment plan
Record daily and weekly progress notes
Communicate with health team members
Instruct families in maintenance programs
Participate in discharge planning activities
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with patients
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care
Willingness to assist nursing department
Participation in staff in-services training
Key Requirements
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state
Maintain license in good standing with state board
Meet continuing education requirements per state practices