Application For Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)-Full Time, Part Time
Qualifications
A successful candidate must:
- Hold a current occupational therapy assistant’s license in the State of Texas
- Be a graduate of an accredited COTA program
- Have current CPR certification
- Possess at least 1 year of direct care experience within the United States
- Pass the competency test administered by Angel Leaf
- Demonstrate a professional and reasonable attitude
Responsibilities
- Directing patient care prescribed by a licensed physician under the direction of an occupational therapist
- Documentating patient treatments
- Educating and training patient treatments
- Educating and training patients, family members, and/or caretakers
- Maintaining clinical education, licensure, and CPR certification
- Providing a safe treatment environment and following all infection control policies as established by best practices and/or the Facility
Job Description
- Assists Occupational Therapist in administering occupational therapy program in hospital, related facility, or community setting for physically, developmentally, mentally retarded, or emotionally handicapped clients
- Helps in evaluation of clients daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations
- Contributes to planning and implementing educational, vocational, and recreational programs and activities established by licensed Occupational Therapist
- Prepares work materials, assists in maintenance of equipment, and orders supplies