Occupational Therapy Assistant - Weekend

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 60.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A healthcare institution is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant - Weekend to provide treatments and monitor patient responses. Responsibilities include assessing ADL skills, collaborating with the OTR on treatment planning, and supervising OTA students. Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree, NYS O.T.A. license, CPR certification, and ideally two years of clinical experience. This role requires weekend availability, offering a chance to make a significant impact in patient rehabilitation efforts.

Formación

• Associate's degree required for Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• NYS O.T.A. license and registration essential.
• 2 years of eligible clinical experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Complete treatments per initial evaluation completed by OTR.
• Assess ADL skills and assist in treatment planning.
• Monitor response to treatment and modify appropriately.

Conocimientos

Clinical assessment skills

Treatment planning

Documentation

CPR certification

Educación

Associate's degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant - Weekend will complete treatments per initial evaluation completed by OTR; assess ADL skills; assist in treatment planning; monitor response to treatment and modify treatment appropriately, and revise therapy goals in collaboration with OTR and complete appropriate documentation. Other responsibilities include: provide in-service education and community education within the scope of knowledge base; adhere to supervisory plan; clinically supervise OTA SL1, OTA students, Rehab Therapy USTs, and volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, NYS O.T.A. license and registration, and 2 years eligible clinical experience required.

Candidates who possess an Associates degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, NYS license or Limited Permit or eligible and less than 2 years experience will be considered for entry level (SL1) position at a commensurate salary.

CPR certification required at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Days: At least 2 weekend days per month 8-4:30

Message To Applicants

Accepting Occupational Therapist Assistant - Weekend applications for current and future openings in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Rehab Therapies.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources