Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Help patients improve daily function, safety and independence under occupational therapist supervision.

Key job duties

• Carry out occupational therapy treatment plans under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Provide therapeutic activities addressing daily living skills, strength, coordination and functional mobility.
• Teach patients and caregivers safe techniques, adaptive strategies and equipment use.
• Cross-train to support Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR), including providing patient education and instruction within the COTA’s assigned role.
• Observe patient performance and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising therapist.
• Document treatment and maintain a safe, organized therapy environment.