Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists occupational therapists with planning and conducting programs to help patients in regaining physical and mental stability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews medical history of patients and assists in developing personalized plans to improve the health and wellness of individuals.
• Assists in the assessment of a patient's mental or physical condition.
• Evaluates and reports patient's reactions to the program and initiates changes accordingly.
• Emphasizes improving the daily quality of life for patients through analyzing their home and or work environment and providing recommendations for accommodating these areas.
• Follows treatment plan developed in collaboration with occupational therapist by teaching techniques.
• Provides education to family members and or employer on matters of accommodations and program progress.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.