Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home assists an Occupational Therapist in a nursing home environment with rehabilitative activities for patients who may have developmental, physical and emotional impairments. Prepares equipment for treatment and may perform clerical duties for the department. Being a Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home requires an associate degree and passing of a national examination to be a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA). Typically reports to an occupational therapist. Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Occupational Therapist performs evaluations, establishes goals, and plans the Occupational Therapy treatment programs referred by a physician. The candidate provides direct patient care and provides treatments focused on improving or restoring a patient's ability to function at maximum levels of independence with skills basic to living.
A. Education
1. Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant curriculum
B. Experience
1. Knowledge of the occupational therapy profession as normally acquired through academic experience, clinical affiliations, and/or previous work experience in the field
2. Demonstrated competence in the care of populations served which may include neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
C. Licensure
1. Licensed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) from the state of Georgia
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