OT Assistant — Rehab Therapy (Full-Time, NYS Licensed)

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate in Syracuse is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation services. You will implement treatments per the OTR's initial evaluation, assess ADL skills, and help revise therapy goals in collaboration with the OTR.

You will attend clinics, rounds, and conferences, document patient progress, and provide in-service education within your scope. Supervision of OTA SL1, students, Rehab Therapy USTs, and volunteers is part of the role.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• NYS OT Assistant license and registration required.
• 2 years eligible clinical experience preferred; entry-level considered for SL1 with commensurate salary.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatments per the initial evaluation by the OTR and adjust as needed.
• Assess activities of daily living (ADL) skills and monitor response to treatment.
• Assist in treatment planning and revise goals in collaboration with the OTR.
• Attend designated clinics, rounds and conferences; complete patient documentation.
• Provide in-service education and community education within the scope of knowledge base.
• Clinically supervise OTA SL1, OTA students, Rehab Therapy USTs, and volunteers.

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

NYS OT Assistant license and registration

Job description

Upstate in Syracuse is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation services. You will implement treatments per the OTR's initial evaluation, assess ADL skills, and help revise therapy goals in collaboration with the OTR.

You will attend clinics, rounds, and conferences, document patient progress, and provide in-service education within your scope. Supervision of OTA SL1, students, Rehab Therapy USTs, and volunteers is part of the role.