Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -- PRN

Job description

Status: PRN JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, administers occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Helps occupational therapy clients by providing rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments. - Provides services under the direction of licensed occupational therapist. - Verifies client information by interviewing client, reviewing and recording medical history, confirming purpose of treatment. - Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities to prepare meals or to use public transportation and increase their independence...