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 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 UVMMC 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 therapist assistant in the state of
Vermont EXPERIENCE: Site specific
Keywords: University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center, Lawrence , Occupational Therapy Assistant, Healthcare , Burlington, Massachusetts
