Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) — Skilled Nursing

Theradynamics • Kings Park, NY

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About The Position

TheraDynamics is a therapist-owned rehabilitation company with over 20 years of experience delivering patient outcomes across the Tri-State area. In this skilled nursing facility role, you will help patients regain independence in daily activities while recovering from conditions such as strokes, hip fractures, cardiac events, and progressive neurological conditions. You will assist the Occupational Therapist with procedures, tests, and complex treatments to support safe and effective patient evaluation and treatment. The role includes developing individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence and coordinating care with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work. Treatment areas include self-care skills, cognitive and perceptual deficits, home safety, adaptive equipment, and caregiver training. The company describes its caseloads as manageable, supports clinical autonomy, and offers realistic productivity expectations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current New York State OTA license or eligibility for licensure.
• NBCOT certification or eligibility.
• Passion for helping patients regain independence.
• Strong clinical reasoning and creative problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in performing procedures, tests, and complex treatments to ensure safe and effective patient evaluation and treatment.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence.
• Collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work to coordinate patient care.
• Address patients’ self-care skills, cognitive and perceptual deficits, home safety, adaptive equipment needs, and caregiver training.

Benefits

• Five weeks of paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Unlimited free CEUs through the online learning platform Medbridge.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible scheduling; full-time, part-time, and per diem options are available.
• Clinical mentorship program for new graduates.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree