State of Washington Classified Job Specification
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT 2
Class Series Concept
Definition
Provide occupational therapy services under the direction of an occupational therapist to assigned patients with mental health and/or physical rehabilitation diagnoses; assist occupational therapist with evaluations and treatment planning.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Under supervision of an occupational therapist, provide occupational therapy treatment to patients with complex problems in the areas of daily living, sensory motor, cognitive and psychosocial skills; instruct and evaluate students, interns, and volunteers.
Typical Work
Performs treatment for patients with complex problems and encourages patients' independence in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living;
Fabricates and adapts complex orthotic assistive equipment as directed;
Provides required occupational therapy service in clinics and hospitals;
Assists OT in evaluation and assessment of patient's potential to return to independent living by conducting visits to home and work site with an occupational therapist;
Serves as a clinical instructor for OT Assistant students. Evaluates work and provides objective feedback;
Orients and instructs new occupational therapy assistants, students, interns, and volunteers; assign work to volunteers;
Participates in clinical program development and quality assurance projects;
Participates in clinical education meetings with schools providing occupational therapy curricula;
Performs the duties of Occupational Therapy Assistant 1;
Performs related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
Successful completion of the National Board for Certification in occupational therapy (NBCOT) assistant certification examination
Active Washington state license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant
18 months experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant 1.
Physical ability to move patients and equipment.
Equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
Revised class code: (formerly 6139) effective July 1, 2007
Class plan maintenance to desirable qualifications; effective July 1, 2023.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revised definition, distinguishing characteristics, typical work, knowledge and abilities, desirable qualifications; adopted June 23, 2025; effective July 1, 2025.