Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

HCP Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA

401K

Life Insurance

PTO (sick and vacation)

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

STD/LTD

Maternity leave

School schedule

Job summary

HCP Talent invites applications for an Occupational Therapy Assistant in a school-based program located in the Bronx, NY. You will support the occupational therapist with assessments and implement therapy plans to enhance students' motor skills and daily living tasks.

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in OTA and NY licensure; a range of benefits is offered including FSA, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, EAP, and disability coverage. School schedule format applies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting is required.
• New York State licensure as OTA is required.
• FSA, 401K, Life Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, and disability plans are offered.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the occupational therapist in evaluating a patient's functional abilities and needs.
• Carrying out treatment plans including exercises to improve motor skills and sensory integration.
• Teaching patients how to use assistive devices for independence in daily tasks.
• Monitoring progress and documenting changes, reporting findings to the OT.
• Instructing patients and caregivers on proper techniques for daily activities and home exercises.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Adaptive equipment training

Progress monitoring

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting

New York State OTA licensure

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!