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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Responsibilities

• Acute care COTA is responsible for assisting in the delivery of occupational therapy services to patients within the acute care hospital.
• Assist in evaluating patients’ needs and progress under the supervision of an OT.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to help patients improve motor skills, cognitive abilities, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Carry out treatment plans as designed by the Occupational Therapist, modifying techniques based o...