Pediatric OT Assistant: Hands-On Therapy Support

Inspire-Cp; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire-Cp in the New York area seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering occupational therapy services to clients of diverse ages. You will participate in treatments, implement plans, and help clients improve motor, cognitive, and daily living skills under professional supervision.

Under OT direction you will provide home programs, monitor progress, assist with mobility and safety training, and help deliver services at Inspire locations while

Qualifications

• AAS approved and accredited by the AOTA.
• Current NYS OTA license.
• Sound physical condition.

Responsibilities

• Assist Occupational therapists with treatments.
• Assist during treatments as designated by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide/monitor client home programs under supervision of the OT.
• Monitor progress of interventions and report to the OT.
• Deliver services at Inspire locations.
• Maintain environment and equipment.
• Provide indirect consultative services to families and professionals.

Skills

Active listening

Professional appearance

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Crisis intervention

Calm under pressure

Education

AAS approved and accredited by AOTA

Job description

Inspire-Cp in the New York area seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering occupational therapy services to clients of diverse ages. You will participate in treatments, implement plans, and help clients improve motor, cognitive, and daily living skills under professional supervision.

Under OT direction you will provide home programs, monitor progress, assist with mobility and safety training, and help deliver services at Inspire locations while