Occupational Therapy Assistant: Elevate Rehab & Goals

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical university in Syracuse is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to complete treatment evaluations and assist in planning within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department. The position requires an Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy, a NYS OTA license, and at least 2 years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include attending rounds and documenting patient information while also supervising OTA students. This role entails a work schedule of M-F with rotating holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• NYS O.T.A. license and registration required.
• 2 years eligible clinical experience required.
• CPR certification required at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Complete treatments per initial evaluation completed by OTR.
• Assess ADL skills.
• Assist in treatment planning.
• Monitor response to treatment and modify treatment appropriately.
• Attend designated clinics, rounds, and conferences and render patient information.
• Provide in-service education and community education.

Education

Associate's degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

A prominent medical university in Syracuse is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to complete treatment evaluations and assist in planning within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department. The position requires an Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy, a NYS OTA license, and at least 2 years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include attending rounds and documenting patient information while also supervising OTA students. This role entails a work schedule of M-F with rotating holidays and weekends.