JOB SUMMARY:

Provides occupational therapy to patients in varying states of health and illness. Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants manage movement dysfunction, enhance physical and functional abilities, and promote optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants function as an essential member of therapy and multidisciplinary teams providing direct care to patients. They teach and prepare patients/families and caregivers for continued care after discharge. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant may be involved in consultative services within Fletcher Allen Health Care and in the community. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of patient care. Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants shall provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and shall communicate with the physical therapist when patient/client status requires modifications to the established plan of care.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant associate degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Occupational Therapy. Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of Vermont.

EXPERIENCE:

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