CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Samaritan Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Home Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work onsite in New York. Under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will treat patients using exercises and modalities to improve functional activities.

Requirements include graduation from an OT education program, NY State registration, and CPR certification. This is a full-time position with daily shifts and a strong focus on community care and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirement: Graduation from an Occupational Therapy education program.
• Minimum Experience Requirement: Demonstrated ability to interact with varied age groups.
• Minimum License Requirement: New York State registration and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT# Careers## CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTApply: Onsite: Samaritan Home Health: Full time: Posted Today: R3789Location: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.