Occupational Therapist Assistant- Education

Springbrook NY Inc; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Springbrook NY Inc. in New York seeks an OTA to assist under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, delivering complex active and passive exercises, ADL training, and cognitive techniques.

The role includes aiding assessments, developing goals with the team, planning activities, conducting treatments, and maintaining compliant records to support student progress. Requirements include NY State COTA license, AOTA-approved OTA program, strong communication and teamwork, ability to lift 50 lbs,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA approved OTA education program (Associate degree or higher).
• Must have a New York State COTA license.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate with others.
• Swim in Springbrook and community pools as necessary.
• Communicate openly and professionally, employing conflict resolution strategies.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency with computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; ability to learn more.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs independently and assist with heavier lifts.
• Must meet driving requirements to operate Springbrook vehicles.
• Be able to perform all required physical interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to individuals in various settings.
• Assist OT with screening, assessment and evaluation per educational needs.
• Assist in developing individual and group therapy goals with the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist in planning and reviewing activities for individuals and/or groups.
• Provide OT treatments as indicated in each individual's service plan.
• Maintain records and comply with regulations; document data for attendance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Conflict resolution strategies

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Driving ability

Education

AOTA approved OTA program (Associate degree or higher)

New York State COTA license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Salary ranges from $25.00 - $26.00 per hour depending on Experience and Qualifications.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist, administers complex active and passive therapeutic exercise, ADL training, and various cognitive techniques. Instructs, motivates, and assists students in learning and improving activities of daily living

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide occupational therapy services to individuals receiving services in a variety of settings.
• Assist OT in conducting screening, assessment and/or evaluation of students, in keeping with educational needs.
• Assist OT in developing individual and group therapy goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, based on assessment results.
• Assist OT in planning and reviewing appropriate activities for individuals and/or groups.
• Provide occupational therapy treatments as indicated in each individual’s service plan.
• Demonstrate appropriate interactions with individuals to enhance individual performance.
• Provide in-service training and consultation to staff, parents, residential staff and other professional personnel regarding adaptive equipment, positioning and other intervention techniques.
• Utilize and manage appropriate assistive and adaptive devices to support individual’s needs.
• Maintain individual’s records as necessary to comply with all applicable regulations.
• Complete appropriate data collection and documentation for attendance purposes, following departmental protocols.
• Effectively and efficiently communicate with supervising therapist regarding each individual’s participation in therapy.
• Demonstrate an understanding and compliance with applicable regulatory procedures.
• Follow confidentiality procedures as outlined in Springbrook policies and therapeutic practice regulations.
• Attend appropriate departmental meetings as assigned.
• Inventory, store, monitor and maintain supplies and equipment. Maintain a clean and organized therapeutic program space and office space.
• Utilize time management techniques with which to meet the needs of the department.
• Maintain current knowledge of treatment practice per discipline-specific practice requirements.
• Maintain and provide Springbrook with proof of current certification/licensure.
• Annually complete additional professional development activities, as assigned and approved by supervisor.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Responsibilities

• Graduate of an AOTA approved education program for OTA (Associate degree or higher)
• Must have a New York State COTA license
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to effectively collaborate with others.
• Swim in the Springbrook and community pools as necessary.
• Communicate openly and professionally, and employ appropriate conflict resolution
• strategies, during interactions with colleagues and students.
• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.
• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.
• Be able to perform all physical interventions.