OTA SUMMARY

A occupational therapist assistant (OTA) works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to assist with a patient's treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

OTA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act.
  
• Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
  
• Monitors an individual's activities to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement.
  
• Records resident's progress for use by the occupational therapist
  
• May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork.
  
• Provides training to residents, caregivers and families according to the resident's care plan.
  
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
  

OTA ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program
  
• Licensed COTA if required by state law
  

OTA OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident's protected health information.
  
• Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.
  
• By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.
  

OTA BENEFITS

• 401K (Matching up to 2%)
  
• Annual Performance Evaluations
  
• Perfect Attendance Bonus
  
• Retention Bonus
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Health Insurance
  
• Dental Insurance
  
• Vision Insurance
  
• Disability Insurance
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Electronic Documentation
  
• Employee Appreciation Events