Assist in the practice of occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

Assists occupational therapists to evaluate patients through observing, testing, and measuring. Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, plans, implements, and documents treatment plans for patients. Performs administrative and clerical tasks.

Under the general occupational therapy supervision of an occupational therapist, provides and assists with routine occupational therapy services.

Assists occupational therapist with the patient assessment process; prepares patients and environment for treatment;

Implements treatment; motivates and encourages the patient toward independence in activities of daily living;

Facilitates or Co-facilitates occupational therapy groups;

Monitors and reports patient's response to treatment; modify treatment as directed;

Assists in therapeutic adaptation and/or fabricate equipment and orthotics;

Reports patient progress and schedule assigned patients;

Documents patient progress; maintains services related records;

Maintains supplies and therapeutic equipment in a clean, safe working environment;

Participates in orienting students, interns, and volunteers;

Performs clerical duties as assigned;

Performs related duties as required.

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.

Graduate of an accredited educational program for occupational therapy assistants