Occupational Therapy Assistant

MEP Health; Village of Cooperstown (NY); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MEP Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation services in Cooperstown, NY. You will work under an Licensed Occupational Therapist to implement treatment plans and help patients develop daily living skills.

You will assist with therapeutic activities, monitor progress, document sessions, and educate patients and families on home programs. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifikationen

• Credential/licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant per local regs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients and families.
• Ability to assist with therapeutic interventions and track progress.
• Detail-oriented documentation skills.
• Team-focused mindset and patient-centered care.

Aufgaben

• Work under an Occupational Therapist to implement treatment plans.
• Assist patients through therapeutic activities and daily function training.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising therapist.
• Accurately document patient sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support care goals.
• Educate patients and families on home programs and safe participation.
• Maintain a safe, motivating environment to support engagement and outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Therapy interventions

Documentation

Teamwork

Ausbildung

OTA licensure

Jobbeschreibung

provides compassionate, patient-centered support to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to implement treatment plans.
• Assist patients through therapeutic activities and support skill-building for daily function.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the supervising therapist.
• Accurately document patient sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support overall care goals.
• Educate patients and families on home program instructions and safe participation.
• Help maintain a safe, motivating environment that supports engagement and outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Credential/licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (as required by local regulations).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients and families.
• Ability to assist with therapeutic interventions and support progress tracking.
• Detail-oriented documentation skills.
• Team-focused mindset and commitment to patient-centered care.