Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-Licensed (COTA-L)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
- Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
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- Behavior Specialist
- Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/Licensed (COTA/L)
- Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant
- School Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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- Aid patients in dressing and grooming themselves.
- Alter treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect.
- Assemble, clean, or maintain equipment or materials for patient use.
- Assist educational specialists or clinical psychologists in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.
- Attend care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.
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- Aid patients in dressing and grooming themselves.
- Alter treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect.
- Assemble, clean, or maintain equipment or materials for patient use.
- Assist educational specialists or clinical psychologists in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.
- Attend care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.
- Attend continuing education classes.
- Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of a patient.
- Demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual or creative arts or games.
- Design, fabricate, or repair assistive devices or make adaptive changes to equipment or environments.
- Evaluate the daily living skills or capacities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled clients.
- Implement, or assist occupational therapists with implementing, treatment plans designed to help clients function independently.
- Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment.
- Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs.
- Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
- Observe and record patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintain this information in client records.
- Order any needed educational or treatment supplies.
- Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling appointments, collecting data, or documenting health insurance billings.
- Report to supervisors, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior.
- Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities.
- Teach patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.
- Transport patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.
- Work under the direction of occupational therapists to plan, implement, or administer educational, vocational, or recreational programs that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.
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- administer medications or treatments
- assist in administering occupational rehabilitation program
- assist in examining or treating dental or medical patients
- assist patient with dressing, undressing, grooming, or bathing
- construct medical supportive devices
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- administer medications or treatments
- assist in administering occupational rehabilitation program
- assist in examining or treating dental or medical patients
- assist patient with dressing, undressing, grooming, or bathing
- construct medical supportive devices
- demonstrate physical activities
- empathize with others during counseling or related services
- encourage patients to participate in activities
- evaluate patient's skills or capacities
- instruct patient in home programs or basic living skills
- instruct patient in use of supportive device
- lift or transport ill or injured patients
- maintain dental or medical records
- maintain medical supportive devices
- motivate patients to practice exercises
- observe patient condition
- order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
- plan therapy treatment program
- position patient for therapy
- post medical insurance billings
- prepare patient reports
- prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
- record medical history or data
- repair medical supportive devices
- report information to supervisor verbally
- schedule meetings or appointments
- set up patient care equipment
- take vital signs
- teach individuals work-related techniques or skills
- use knowledge of medical terminology
- use massage therapy procedures
- use medical equipment in direct patient care
- weigh patients
- work with persons with mental disabilities or illnesses
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- Occupational Therapy Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (Navy - Enlisted)
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- Occupational Therapy Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Occupational Therapy Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
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- Occupational Therapy Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (Navy - Enlisted)
- Occupational Therapy Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Occupational Therapy Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
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- Occupational Therapy Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Occupational Therapy Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
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- Occupational Therapy Assistant
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