Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Company: University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center
Location: Burlington
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Needs to be licensed or eligible to be licensed
to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of
Vermont. JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides occupational therapy to patients
in varying states of health and illness. The practice of
occupational therapy means the therapeutic use of everyday life
activities (occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose
of participation in roles and situations in home, school,
workplace, community, and other settings. Occupational therapy
services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and
wellness and to those who have or are at risk for developing an
illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment,
disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction.
Occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive,
psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of performance in a
variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life
activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life. The
Occupational Therapy Assistant functions as an essential member of
therapy and multidisciplinary teams providing direct care to
patients. Educates and prepares patients/families and caregivers
for continued care after discharge. The Occupational Therapy
Assistant may be involved in consultative services within UVM
Medical Center and in the community. The Occupational Therapy
Assistant demonstrates dedication to professional growth and
development and to the continuous improvement of patient care.
Based on their education and training, Occupational Therapy
Assistants must receive supervision from an Occupational Therapist
to deliver occupational therapy services. Occupational Therapy
Assistants deliver occupational therapy services under the
supervision of and in partnership with Occupational Therapists.
Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants are
responsible for collaboratively developing a plan for supervision.
EDUCATION: - Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational
Therapy Assistant program. - Licensed or eligible to be licensed to
practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of
Vermont EXPERIENCE: Acute Care experience preferred.
Keywords: University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center, Boston , Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Healthcare , Burlington, Massachusetts
