Occupational Therapist Assistant- Skilled Nursing

Theradynamics; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 Weeks PTO

Medical and Dental Insurance

Tax Deferred Programs under AFLAC

Continuing education credits

401K Plan with company match

Parental Leave

Flexible Schedule

Referral Program

Job summary

Theradynamics is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant for a Skilled Nursing Facility in New York. The role requires an OTA credential and NY license, with a focus on clinical reasoning and patient progress within age-appropriate plans.

Full time or part time opportunities are available, offering a competitive salary and benefits package along with a flexible schedule and ongoing continuing education support.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• Valid New York State OTA license.
• Good organization skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good written skills.
• New grads encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning and monitoring patient progress.
• Recognize when standard protocols need modification and report to the therapist.
• Understand therapy role in context of patient age and environment.
• Perform age-appropriate competency skills.
• Assess learning needs of patients and caregivers.
• Report patient progress to therapist to update goals and treatment plan.
• Use effective methods and materials for learning and monitoring response.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Organization skills

Written skills

Education

Associates degree in OTA

Job description

Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) Needed at a Skilled Nursing Facility in NY!

Theradynamics is proud to be recognized as one of the leading contract rehabilitative therapy companies in the Tri-State area. For more than 16 years, we have been working closely with the patients in helping them achieve their goals through creative treatments and state of art equipment. We offer competitive salary and benefits that secures your future, and we can accommodate your flexibility through full time or part time positions.

Benefits at Theradynamics include:

• 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Tax Deferred Programs under AFLAC
• Unlimited continuing education credits through our interactive online library of courses
• 401K Plan with company match
• Parental Leave
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
• Referral Program

Occupational Therapist Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient progress.
• Recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs & reports to the therapist.
• Understand the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment.
• Perform age-appropriate advanced competency skills in practice and with respect to individual patient's problems.
• Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers regarding age, level of understanding & emotional status.
• Consistently report to therapist patient progress/status to allow for update of goals and modification of treatment program
• Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately

Occupational Therapist Assistant Job Requirements:

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Valid New York State OTA license
• Good organization skills
• Good communication skills
• Good written skills
• New grads encouraged to apply!
• All rates offered are based on position, years of applicable experience and employment type*** Rate ranges shown include levels for per diems with no benefits and Independent Contractors