Job: Occupational Therapy Assistant

JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT: Therapy Services
SUPERVISOR: Program Manager and/or supervising Occupational Therapist

JOB SUMMARY:
Provides patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participates in the clinical team process. Provides teaching and training to care giving staff. Involvement in clinical program development. Supervises other therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and it’s communities.

Promotes and communicates Legendary Service and honors and upholds the mission of the
organization.

Responsible for acting and responding in a professional manner.

Assists in therapy duties by carrying out delegated, selected duties under the supervision of
the Program Manager or Occupational Therapist.

Carries out therapy department duties on a regular basis, acting within the reasonable scope of
practice for an Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employees; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in this description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:

Associates Degree from an AOTA accredited program

Licensed or eligible for licensure in states that regulate the Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Utilizes effective time management skills.

Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and residents.

Physical and Environmental Requirements: The Physical activities of this position involve:

Balancing Kneeling Reaching

Crouching Pulling Standing

Manual Dexterity Pushing Stooping

Grasping Lifting up to 40 pounds

Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:

Feeling Smelling

Hearing Speaking
Seeing

An individual in this position will be exposed to:

Inside/outside environmental conditions

Bloodborne pathogens

Respiratory infections

Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of this position.