Occupational Therapy Assistant
Overall rating: (N/A)
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Assists Occupational Therapist (medical ser.) 076.121-010 in
administering occupational therapy program in hospital, related
facility, or community setting for physically, developmentally,
mentally retarded, or emotionally handicapped clients: Assists
in evaluation of clients daily living skills and capacities to
determine extent of abilities and limitations. Assists in
planning and implementing educational, vocational, and
recreational programs and activities established by registered
Occupational Therapist (medical ser.), designed to restore,
reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct
pathology, and to promote and maitnain health and
self-sufficiency. Designs and adapts equipment and
working-living evnironment. Fabricates splints and other
assistant devcies. Reports information and observations to
supervisor. Carries out general activity program for
individuals or gorups. Assists in instructing patient and family
in home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipmnet.
Prepares work materials, assists in maintenance of equipment,
and orders supplies.
May be responsible for maintaining observed
information in cleint records and preparing reports. May teach
basic living skills to institutionalized, mentally retarded
adults. May assist Educational Specailist (education)
099.167-022 or Clinical Psychologist (profess.
& kin.)
045.107-022 in administering situational or diagnotsic tests to
measure client's abilities or progress.
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
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