Occupational Therapist Assistant
<strong>Ota Summary<br><br></strong>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.<br><br><strong>Ota Essential Duties And Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act. </li><li>Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist. </li><li>Monitors an individual’s activities to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement. </li><li>Records resident’s progress for use by the occupational therapist </li><li>May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork. </li><li>Provides training to residents, caregivers and families according to the resident’s care plan. </li><li>Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Ota Entry Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program </li><li>Licensed COTA if required by state law <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Ota Other Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. </li><li>Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. </li><li>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. <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Ota Benefits<br><br></strong><ul><li>401K </li><li>Annual Performance Evaluations </li><li>Perfect Attendance Bonus </li><li>Retention Bonus </li><li>Paid Time Off </li><li>Health Insurance </li><li>Dental Insurance </li><li>Vision Insurance </li><li>Disability Insurance </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Electronic Documentation </li><li>Employee Appreciation Events </li><li>Unlimited CEU's through CEU 360</li></ul>
