Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) Needed for Full Time or Contractor in Schenectady, NY!

Kaizen Lab Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitative therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives through tailored therapy plans and creative treatments. With a focus on patient-centered care, you will utilize your clinical reasoning skills to assess and adapt treatment protocols, ensuring each patient's needs are met. This forward-thinking company values its employees, offering competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and an array of benefits including generous paid time off and continuing education opportunities. If you are passionate about helping others and are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

5 Weeks Paid Time Off

Medical and Dental Insurance

Tax Deferred Programs under AFLAC

Unlimited continuing education credits

401K Plan with company match

Parental Leave

Flexible Schedule

Referral Program

Qualifications

• Valid New York State OTA license is required.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient progress in therapy.
• Modify treatment plans based on individual patient needs.
• Report patient progress to the therapist consistently.

Skills

Good organization skills

Good communication skills

Good written skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job description

Theradynamics is proud to be recognized as one of the leading contract rehabilitative therapy companies in the Tri-State area. For more than 16 years, we have been working closely with patients to help them achieve their goals through creative treatments and state-of-the-art equipment. We offer competitive salaries and benefits that secure your future, and we can accommodate your flexibility through full-time or part-time positions.

Benefits at Theradynamics include:

• 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Tax Deferred Programs under AFLAC
• Unlimited continuing education credits through our interactive online library of courses
• 401K Plan with company match
• Parental Leave
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
• Referral Program

Occupational Therapy Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient progress.
• Recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs & reports to the therapist.
• Understand the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment.
• Perform age-appropriate advanced competency skills in practice and with respect to individual patient's problems.
• Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers regarding age, level of understanding & emotional status.
• Consistently report to therapist patient progress/status to allow for update of goals and modification of treatment program.
• Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Valid New York State OTA license
• Good organization skills
• Good communication skills
• Good written skills
• New grads encouraged to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)