The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements OT treatment plans as directed by the supervising OT, collects session data, and supports functional skill development for assigned clients. The OTA practices exclusively within the OTA scope of practice as defined by Oklahoma law and AOTA standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement OT treatment activities as directed and delegated by the supervising OT — no independent evaluation or treatment planning
- Collect session performance data on all targeted occupational goals and record in the Rethink EMR per supervising OT instructions
- Actively participate in all scheduled OT supervision contacts and implement feedback
- Communicate any client changes, family concerns, or safety issues to the supervising OT immediately
- Complete documentation in the Rethink EMR on the date of service; notes are reviewed by the supervising OT
- Maintain current Oklahoma OTA licensure through required renewal