Occupational Therapy Assistant

Treat patients by using therapeutic and self-care activities designed to improve function under the direction of the occupational therapist (OTR)

Monitor a patient's activities to make sure they are performing them correctly and to offer encouragement

Contribute to meetings and case conferences to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care plans for patients

Document patients weekly progress in appropriate records

Maintain the office treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventory

Instruct patients, their families and any other caregivers in skills and techniques of the patient's treatment program, under supervision of the Occupational Therapist