What is a “consultation/reassessment?” Are they the same?
A consultation or reassessment visit is to be defined based on the judgment of the supervising therapist and the need of the COTA to which the roles are delegated. Therefore, a consultation may be on or off site; however, a reassessment visit would be direct contact with the client. This is to prevent the practice of having OTRs perform initial and discharge evaluations with no continuity during the treatment phase when changes in the treatment plan may be indicated. AOTA provides a Guidelines for Supervision document, which assists with the delineation responsibilities of an OTR. It does account for the varied experience levels among COTAs.
