Management and Administration for the OTA

Management and Administration for the OTA

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Proficiency in management, administration, and leadership is imperative for occupational therapy assistants (OTA) in their everyday interactions with clients across various healthcare settings. In her publication, "Management and Administration for the OTA: Leadership and Application Skills," Dr. Karen Jacobs has convened a team of 11 trusted contributors including clinicians, academicians, administrators, managers, and graduate students to address each ACOTE Standard specific to the role of an OTA. This resource emphasizes evidence-based literature and offers examples to illustrate the leadership and management skills required by OTAs.

Key topics covered in "Management and Administration for the OTA: Leadership and Application Skills" include:

• Contexts and Health Care: An exploration of the potential impact of policy issues on occupational therapy practice
• Leadership and Advocacy: A discussion on the crucial roles OTAs must assume to drive positive change
• Credentialing: An introduction to the national requirements for OTA credentialing and licensure, certification, or registration under state laws
• Reimbursement: A study of the various reimbursement systems that impact occupational therapy practice
• Marketing and Promoting: An examination of the OTA's responsibility in promoting the value of occupational therapy to the public, professionals, service providers, consumers, third-party payers, and regulatory bodies
• Documentation and Quality Improvement: A guide to ensuring OTAs deliver the highest quality of occupational therapy services
• Supervision: An exploration of the important relationship between OTA, OT, and nonprofessional personnel
• Fieldwork: An understanding of the role, criteria, and components of OTAs in fieldwork education
• Communication Skills: A definition of health literacy and its application in better comprehending clients' health environments and occupational activities
• Ethics: An examination of the ethical components that influence occupational therapy delivery and the foundational skills and knowledge OTAs need to maintain high standards of responsible and ethical practice
• Scholarship and Scholarly Practice: Assistance in articulating the significance of scholarly activities and evidence-based literature in advancing the value of occupational therapy

The chapters of "Management and Administration for the OTA: Leadership and Application Skills" also contain definitions of five key vocabulary terms, case examples relevant to the content, website resources, and multiple-choice review questions. Additionally, online supplemental materials are available for faculty use in the classroom. With its straightforward, comprehensive, and user-friendly approach, "Management and Administration for the OTA: Leadership and Application Skills" serves as an essential resource for OTA students and clinicians, paving the way for their future success.

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