Occupational Therapist Assistant- Skilled Nursing

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 5 weeks

Medical & Dental Insurance

AFLAC tax-deferred programs

Continuing education credits

401K with company match

Parental Leave

Flexible schedule

Referral Program

Job summary

Theradynamics is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support patients at a skilled nursing facility in NY. The role offers full-time or part-time options with competitive benefits.

Ideal candidates hold an OTA degree, NY license, and strong organization/communication skills. New grads are encouraged to apply, and the package includes PTO, health coverage, 401K, and ongoing CE opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient progress.
• Recognize when protocols must be modified to meet patient needs and report to the therapist.
• Understand therapy's role within a patient’s age and environment.
• Perform age-appropriate advanced competency skills for individual patient problems.
• Assess learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers.
• Report patient progress to the therapist to update goals and modify the treatment.
• Use appropriate methods and materials to monitor education and adapt the program.

Skills

Communication skills

Written skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s 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