Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA or OTA) is a qualified professional under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) who performs services planned, delegated, and supervised by the OT, assists in preparing clinical notes and progress reports, participates in educating the patient and family, as well as in in-service programs.

Essential Functions

Provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified OT in accordance with the patient’s Plan of Care.

Assist in the implementation of vocational/education programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote/maintain health and self-sufficiency.

Design/adapt equipment and living environment. Fabricate devices to assist and improve function, independence, and participation where possible.

Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures.

Report information and observations to Occupational Therapist, document observed information in patient records and prepare clinical notes. Assist with preparation of progress reports. Maintain and submit documentation as required by the agency.

Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.

Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs.

Effective clinical problem solving skills (e. g. identify and prioritize issues in responsive manner, develop sound and innovative action plans, execute action plans on timely basis, ensure appropriate results, etc.).

Other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications Required

Graduate of associate degree program conferring the title of Certified Occupational therapist Assistant.

Valid license in the State of Texas