Get OTA Supervision Log - Ptot Texas 2020-2024

A screening, consultation, or monitored services may be performed by an occupational therapy practitioner without a referral. (e) Evaluation. (1) The occupational therapist is responsible for determining whether an evaluation is needed and if a referral is required for an occupational therapy evaluation.

OTAs must work under the supervision of a licensed OT. In certain settings, a licensed physician may supervise an OTA. OTAs should receive supervision in all aspects of their work, including carrying out initial assessments, treatment and assessments to terminate services.

More frequent supervision may be necessary when (1) the needs of the client and the occupational therapy process are complex and changing, (2) the practice setting provides occupational therapy services to a large number of clients with diverse needs, or (3) the occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant ...

(b) Supervision includes the following: (1) Communicating to the occupational therapy assistant the results of patient/client evaluation and discussing the goals and program plan for the patient/client. (2) Periodically reevaluating the patient/client and, if necessary, modifying the program plan. (3) Case management.

For occupational therapy students, direct continuous supervision is required. This means that the occupational therapy supervisor is physically present and in direct line of site of students.

The Board does not dictate any specific number. This is a professional determination. Note that an OTA with a regular license must practice under the general supervision of an OT.

General Supervision Within the scope of occupational therapy practice, supervision is a process aimed at ensuring the safe and effective delivery of occupational therapy services and fostering professional competence and professional development.

An OTA/S may perform re-assessment and discharge plans of care under the supervision of an OT providing that the OT reviews and interprets the information provided by the OTA and integrates that information into the decision-making process.