Occupational Therapy Assistant Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for occupational therapy assistant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for occupational therapy services as prescribed by the physician under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Every 4th Saturday
• Graduate of an approved school for certified Occupational Therapy Assistants or accredited college with a certificate as Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Current California Occupational Therapy Assistant Licensure
• Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is preferred
• Requires certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Indiana
• Preferred experience in Acute
• Preferred trauma experience
• Preferred experience in Critical Care

I would like to submit my application for the occupational therapy assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for occupational therapy services to the patient in the home setting based on the plan of care, authorizations and physician orders following ordered frequencies within the Medicare week; adheres to agency policies and procedures for occupational therapy, infection control, bio-hazardous waste management, quality improvement activities, safety and risk management practices.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Acute or outpatient OT Assistant experience
• Associate's in accredited COTA program
• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant License
• Acute Care/TCU patient care experience preferred
• Outpatient experience helpful but not necessary
• Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel/students
• Adheres to AOTA code of ethics and corporate compliance standards
• Implements and maintains established company, hospital, department and unit policies, procedures and objectives quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control policies

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the occupational therapy assistant position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Extensive Orientation Offered
• Flexible Scheduling for Part Time or Per Diem
• Current Florida COTA (Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant) License
• A valid driver's license and personal vehicle
• Certification by the State of Connecticut
• Physical, mental and sensory abilities sufficient to meet performance standards with or without assistive devices
• Current unencumbered California State Occupational Therapy Assistant License
• Graduate of an approved professional school or graduate of an accredited college or university with a certificate in Occupational Therapy Assistant

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the occupational therapy assistant position.

Previously, I was responsible for medical record entries according to agency standards, professional guidelines, and regulatory requirements for the reimbursement of occupational therapy services.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Working with collegial and supportive colleagues at the program, school, and college level
• Engaging with undergraduate and graduate level students at a college with a strong commitment to teaching excellence and a liberal arts core curriculum
• Accessing teaching and technology support and training through the Center for Faculty Excellence and the Teaching and Learning Center
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification preferred
• National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy renewed annually
• Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Washington State
• An active research program or demonstrated potential for scholarship
• Current Tennessee Occupational Therapist Assistant License

I am excited to be applying for the position of occupational therapy assistant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for skilled occupational therapy to patients/client with a wide variety of diagnoses and disabilities, taking into account individual patient's special physical or age-related needs while under the direction of a registered occupational therapist.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Inspects work area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and standards, and takes corrective action when violations occur
• Effectively communicates the benefits of therapeutic intervention to patients in understandable terms
• Demonstrates comprehension of indications and contraindications of all department modalities/procedures
• Will seek help/instruction/training if not familiar with any procedure, methods or modalities
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, professional affiliations, current literature, in-services, workshops, and other appropriate opportunities
• Responds to request for service by relaying information and referral to OTR
• Contributes to the patient’s assessment under supervision of an OTR
• Maintains communication with an OTR regarding the patient’s response to treatment, progress and recommendations for adjustment to treatment plan/termination of treatment