Occupational Therapy Assistant
Job Description
Position: Occupational Therapy Assistance
Reports to: Lead Motor Therapist/Supervising Therapist
Summary of duties:
The Occupational Therapy assistant, working as part of a trans-disciplinary team of providers, treats children ages birth to three years. Under the guidance of a licensed occupational therapist, the occupational therapy assistant implements appropriate treatment Associates degree from an accredited college/university
- Associates degree from an accredited college/university is necessary a Bachelor’s degree is desirable but not necessary
- Current New Mexico issued Occupational Therapy license on file in the Administrative Office
- Desire to continue career improvement
Sample job tasks:
- Direct and indirect occupational therapy treatment
- Staff training and development
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) supervision
- Attend meetings as necessary
- Adaptation of equipment and environment as needed
- Acquisition of wheel chairs and other pieces of equipment as needed
- Support marketing activities
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
- Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
- Requires stooping, bending, and reaching.
- Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
Parent support
- Provide parents with information regarding their child’s present level of development and expected next steps
- Encourage and train parents in appropriate methods to advocate for their and their child’s needs
Record keeping and paperwork
- Complete daily treatment notes
- In conjunction with supervising occupational therapist the occupational therapy assistant will provided regular progress reports in a timely manner
- In conjunction with supervising occupational therapist the occupational therapy assistant will complete transition reports in a timely manner
- Complete billing in a timely manner
- Complete employee payroll paperwork requirements in a timely manner
Clinical services
- Provide developmentally appropriate occupational therapy services using direct and indirect methodologies
Meetings
- Attend staff meetings
- Attend collaborative meetings
- Attend staffing meetings
- Other meetings as required
Training
- The Occupational Therapy assistant will participate in company provided trainings
- The Occupational Therapy assistant will provide ongoing informal trainings for team members
- The Occupational Therapy assistant will provide formal trainings to staff members as requested
Other
- Comply with policies and procedures
- Covid-19 Vaccination recommended
- Other duties as assigned