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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Role: Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, plans and implements treatment programs for patients across all ages, within an interdisciplinary framework.

Responsibilities: Supervises students, volunteers, and observers. Delivers therapy services based on accepted practices, assists with patient care, and makes frequent physical location and position changes.

Qualifications & Skills: Requires physical strength to lift, push, or pull loads up to 50 pounds, mobility, stamina, and ability to perform activities of average difficulty. Must be able to see with correction and hear clearly with assistance. Must wear protective equipment when necessary and handle potential exposure to infectious diseases, chemicals, and other hazards.

Key Duties: Performs physical activities such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting, often in irregular hours. Ensures safety and infection control protocols are followed.

Visual & Hearing Requirements: Corrected vision and hearing are necessary for effective communication and safety.

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