Occupational Therapist Assistant- Skilled Nursing

Theradynamics; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 Weeks Paid Time Off

Medical and Dental Insurance

Tax Deferred Programs (AFLAC)

Continuing education credits

401K Plan with company match

Parental Leave

Flexible Schedule

Referral Program

Job summary

Theradynamics is hiring Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) for a Skilled Nursing Facility in NY. You will perform patient assessments, develop and monitor treatment plans, and collaborate with a licensed therapist to adjust care as needed. Requirements include an Associates degree in OTA and a valid NY OTA license.

New grads are encouraged to apply. We offer a flexible schedule and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Valid New York State OTA license.
• New grads encouraged to apply.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning in planning, implementing, and monitoring patient progress.
• Modify treatment plans to meet individual patient needs.
• Understand therapy's role within patient age and environment.
• Perform age-appropriate advanced competency skills.
• Assess learning needs of patients and caregivers.
• Report patient progress to therapist for goal updates.
• Utilize effective learning materials and monitor education outcomes.

Skills

Good organization skills

Good communication skills

Good written skills

Education

Associates degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant

New York OTA license

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