CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Samaritan Medical Center; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role involves therapeutic exercises, modalities, and training to improve functional activities for patients and residents.

Requirements include graduation from an OT education program, successful OTA internships, NYS registration, and CPR certification. The position is a full-time, day-shift role with a typical 80-hour schedule per pay period in a

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Occupational Therapy education program.
• Successful completion of OTA student internships.
• New York State registration and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients, residents, and/or registrants using exercises, OT modalities and training techniques for functional activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Age-group communication

Education

OTA education program

OTA associate degree

Job description

Location:Samaritan Home HealthDepartment:08.6994 SHH HOME HEALTHPay Range:24.16 - 31.40Care for our community, and your career.Under the direct supervision of Occupational Therapist, treats patients, residents, and/or registrants using exercises, Occupational Therapy modalities, and training techniques for functional activities.Job RequirementsMinimum Education Requirement :SKH - Graduation from a Occupational Therapy education program. Successful completion of all Occupational Therapy Assistant student internships. SMC - Graduation from an associates degree program for Occupational Therapy Assistants.Minimum Experience Requirement :Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with the varied age groups to which service is provided.Minimum License Requirement :New York State registration. CPR certification. SKH - New York State certification required for all if graduation date is 2003 or after.Physical Requirement/Working Conditions :Contact with communicable diseases. Exposure to body fluids, blood borne pathogens and infectious waste material. Risk of physical injury from lifting; the potential for electrical to thermal injury; the potential for exposure to toxic substances. Frequent walking, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, and light/medium lifting. Occasional heavy lifting with assistance. External applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basisSamaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Work Shift:FLSA7DAY- 8 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)Position Hours:80Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.