Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Job Description
The following is a full job description for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Care, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist - Home Care, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Care, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant - Certified, Surgical Assistant - Certified
Requirements and Responsibilities For Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Assists an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. Prepares rehab equipment used during treatment and educates the patient on the use of adaptive equipment. Records and documents session notes to maintain accurate patient records and summarize progress. Provides routine rehabilitative services and common assessments to patients to support established treatment plans. Requires an associate degree. Requires Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA). Typically reports to an occupational therapist. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
 
Also referred to as: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
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Level of Education:  Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare
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