Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Job Juncture; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA

401K

Life Insurance

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

MAT Leave

Daycare Discount

Job summary

Job Juncture is assisting a school in Bronx, NY to hire an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) on a full-time, day-shift schedule.

The OTA will support the occupational therapist with patient assessments, implement treatment plans, teach adaptive equipment use, monitor progress and educate patients and caregivers on daily activities and home programs. NY licensure required; benefits include FSA, 401K, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting from an accredited program.
• New York state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) required.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered, with 401K plan and life insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the occupational therapist in evaluating a patient's functional abilities and needs.
• Carrying out treatment plans designed by the occupational therapist, including exercises and activities.
• Teaching patients how to use assistive devices to enhance independence in daily tasks.
• Monitoring progress during sessions and reporting findings to the OT.
• Educating patients and caregivers on daily activities and home exercise programs.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment implementation

Adaptive equipment training

Progress monitoring

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting

Job description

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)
• 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. Contact us for more information.

If you're excited about the potential of this role, we’d love to hear from you!