Therapeutic activities : OTAs work one-on-one with patients to perform therapeutic activities and exercises. They teach patients how to manage their treatment program and ensure they are doing their exercises properly.
Patient progress : OTAs document a patient's progress and record billing information.
Clerical duties :OTAs may also perform basic clerical duties, such as: Scheduling appointments
Collecting patients' medical history
Ordering medical supplies
Treatment planning : OTAs work under the supervision of occupational therapists, who diagnose patients and prescribe treatment plans.
Administrative support : OTAs may also provide administrative support, such as updating files and filling billing reports.
Equipment : OTAs may recommend and explain the use of special equipment.