Occupational Therapy Assistant

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Upstate in Syracuse is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation services. You will implement treatments per the OTR's initial evaluation, assess ADL skills, and help revise therapy goals in collaboration with the OTR.

You will attend clinics, rounds, and conferences, document patient progress, and provide in-service education within your scope. Supervision of OTA SL1, students, Rehab Therapy USTs, and volunteers is part of the role.

Formación

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• NYS OT Assistant license and registration required.
• 2 years eligible clinical experience preferred; entry-level considered for SL1 with commensurate salary.

Responsabilidades

• Provide treatments per the initial evaluation by the OTR and adjust as needed.
• Assess activities of daily living (ADL) skills and monitor response to treatment.
• Assist in treatment planning and revise goals in collaboration with the OTR.
• Attend designated clinics, rounds and conferences; complete patient documentation.
• Provide in-service education and community education within the scope of knowledge base.
• Clinically supervise OTA SL1, OTA students, Rehab Therapy USTs, and volunteers.

Educación

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

NYS OT Assistant license and registration

Descripción del empleo

Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Syracuse

• Allied Health

• Full-time

• Opening on: Feb 5 2026

• PM&R - Rehab Therapies
• State of New York
• TH Instructional Support Associate, NSSL2
• OTA2026
• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will complete treatments per initial evaluation completed by OTR; assess ADL skills; assist in treatment planning; monitor response to treatment and modify treatment appropriately, and revise therapy goals in collaboration with OTR; attend designated clinics, rounds and conferences and render patient information, and complete appropriate documentation. Other responsibilities include: provide in-service education and community education within the scope of knowledge base; adhere to supervisory plan; clinically supervise OTA SL1, OTA students, Rehab Therapy USTs, and volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, NYS O.T.A. license and registration, and 2 years eligible clinical experience required.

Candidates who possess an Associates degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, NYS license or Limited Permit or eligible and less than 2 years experience will be considered for entry level (SL1) position at a commensurate salary.

CPR certification required at time of appointment.

Work Days:

M-F 8-4:30 rotating holidays and weekends

Recruitment Office: Human Resources