The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.

• Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist.
• Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises;
• Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist;
• Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist;
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated;
• Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
• Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association. He/she must be certified and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure, as required by NJ.