Occupational Therapy Assistant

State Center Community College District; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college district in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services and monitor patient progress under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist. Candidates must hold a current Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License and possess strong skills in observation and documentation. This role involves working individually with patients and contributing to program planning.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services for patients in individual sessions.
• Observes and documents patient behavior, prepares monthly reports.
• Monitors adaptive equipment and makes necessary adjustments.

Skills

Knowledge of occupational therapy techniques

Patient observation

Documentation skills

Adaptive equipment monitoring

Education

State of Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Job description

Position Overview

Full performance level class in the paraprofessional occupation of occupational therapy requiring considerable knowledge of application of occupational therapy techniques; under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist, helps with planning and implementation of more standard occupational therapy treatments and activities for mentally and physically handicapped persons.

Summary Of Job Duties

• Provides therapy services for patients in individual sessions (e.g., range of motion, activities of daily living, training, sensory stimulation, visual, auditory, tactile, and feeding programs); acquires materials, specifications, and recommendations from licensed occupational therapist, then produces orthotic devices.
• Observes and documents patient behavior, individualizes program progress and results; prepares and writes monthly program summaries, quarterly reviews, and assists in writing of the Interdisciplinary Habilitation Plans for each patient; recommends changes in program objectives and makes reports to supervising occupational therapist; prepares and presents in-service education programs for staff; attends meetings and conferences.
• Monitors adaptive equipment and makes adjustments as needed after consultation with other occupational therapy assistants; performs minor wheelchair repairs/adjustments as needed.
• (Performs Related Duties As Required)

Minimum Qualifications And Requirements

• Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• (Other Evidences May Be Substituted)