Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Join us in building a more inclusive world at Braille Institute of America. We are undertaking one of the most transformative initiatives in our history, planning our next century of success in serving the blind and visually impaired communities. Through our strategic planning process, we identified the next generation opportunities to advance critical initiatives in areas such as customer research; the expansion and transformation of current programs and services; the development of new nationally and internationally accessible programs; the creation of dynamic new strategic partnerships; and the alignment of our mission, strategy, and resources. If you are ready to join a dynamic organization transforming the lives of individuals experiencing vision loss, we want you on our team.

Job Description

• The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides unique therapeutic services to enhance the goals and objectives of low vision clients.
• Primarily responsible for implementing the therapeutic program and providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the occupational therapist to implement and execute an established treatment plan.
• Carries out treatment plans and interventions in accordance with the plan of care established by the supervising occupational therapist.
• Provides occupational therapy intervention on an individual basis or groups, on site, in home or on non-Braille Institute of America sites under the direction of the occupational therapist.
• Effectively communicates with supervising occupational therapist concerning clients' response to treatment plan.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs with supervising occupational therapist on a timely basis.
• Documents and updates client records using low vision touch point in efforts to outcome all communications as needed to comply with Braille Institute of America standards.
• Works with supervising occupational therapist to maintain and update inventory of devices and equipment.
• Works collaboratively with other team members for best client outcomes.
• Maintains current knowledge of emerging trends and advances in low vision protocols, devices, outcomes measurements, services, and referral sources.
• Trains clients in use of basic assistive technology services and optical devices.
• Participates in Braille Institute of America seminars, marketing activities, and other special events as needed to promote low vision services, and the organization's overall programs and services.
• Works with clients, staff, volunteers, and current students towards the mission of Braille Institute of America.
• Performs other duties as assigned. As the organization continues to evolve, duties or tasks may change without impacting the overall job description.
• Complies with all state licensure, federal and regulatory guidelines for occupational therapy assistants.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Position requires good clinical and documentation skills. Also requires communication, organization, interpersonal, problem solving, computer, and teaching skills. The ability to multi-task, understand the needs of the visually impaired, and recommend solutions to meet their needs is required.
• Two years of clinical practice preferably in the areas of both pediatrics and geriatrics.
• Requires State licensure or eligibility for State licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) and the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• License renewal is required every two years and recertification is required every five years, involving continuing education and professional experience. Preference for low vision certification or participating in low vision rehabilitation certification program.

Work Environment

Position works in a standard office environment and adaptive devices for low vision.

Physical Requirements

May be required to travel throughout the local area to visit clients and make presentations.