Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Sora Resource Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

401K

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

School-year Schedule

Daycare Discount

EAP

Disability Insurance

Maternity Leave

Job summary

Sora Resource Group in New York, NY is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for a school-based program in the Bronx. New grads welcome; day shift, Monday to Friday.

As an OTA, you will support the O.T. in assessments, implement treatment plans, train on adaptive equipment, monitor progress, and educate families. Eligible candidates hold an Associate degree and NY state OTA licensure.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting from an accredited program.
• Valid New York state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).

Responsibilities

• Assisting the occupational therapist in evaluating a patient's functional abilities and needs.
• Carrying out treatment plans including therapeutic activities to improve motor skills and sensory integration.
• Teaching patients how to use assistive devices to enhance independence in daily tasks.
• Closely observing progress, documenting changes, and reporting findings to the occupational therapist.
• Instructing patients and caregivers on daily activities and home exercise programs.

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

***New Grads Welcome***

Compensation: $63K-$78K per year

Job Type: Full Time. Monday - Friday. Day shift.

Our client, a school dedicated to supporting children with disabilities, is seeking a Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for their Bronx, NY location.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment: Assisting the occupational therapist in evaluating a patient's functional abilities and needs.
• Treatment Implementation: Carrying out treatment plans designed by the occupational therapist, including leading therapeutic activities like exercises to improve motor skills, sensory integration activities, and self-care training.
• Adaptive Equipment Training: Teaching patients how to use assistive devices to enhance their independence in daily tasks.
• Progress Monitoring: Closely observing progress during therapy sessions, documenting observations and changes in function, and reporting findings to the occupational therapist.
• Patient Education: Instructing patients and their caregivers on proper techniques for completing daily activities and home exercise programs.

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting from an accredited program
• Valid New York state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K plan
• Life Insurance
• PTO (sick and vacation time)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On a school schedule - 6 weeks summer and administration days
• Staff discounted daycare for 2.0-5.0 children
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• VTL/STD/LTD (Short/long term disability)
• MAT leave (Maternity leave)

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range.