Occupational Therapy Assistant - Weekend

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Upstate in Syracuse, NY seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant for weekend shifts. You will complete treatments per the OTR evaluation, assess ADL skills, assist in treatment planning, monitor progress, and adjust goals as needed with proper documentation.

CPR certification is required, and candidates should have NYS OTA license with registration and at least 2 years of eligible clinical experience. Weekend availability is essential and supervision of OTA students may be included.

Qualifications

• OTA with NYS license and registration is required.
• 2 years eligible clinical experience is required.
• CPR certification required at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Complete treatments per OTR evaluation and assess ADL skills.
• Assist in treatment planning and modify treatment as needed.
• Revise therapy goals in collaboration with OTR and document appropriately.
• Provide in-service education and community education; supervise OTA SL1, OTA students, Rehab Therapy USTs, and volunteers.

Skills

ADL assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Supervision

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

NYS OTA license and registration

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Weekend

• Syracuse

• Allied Health

• PerDiem

• Opening on: Feb 5 2026

• PM&R - Rehab Therapies
• State of New York
• TH Instructional Support Associate, NSSL2
• OTAW2026
• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

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.

Work Days:

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

Recruitment Office: Human Resources