Home Care Occupational Therapist Assistant- Full Time (South Shore, Nassau County)

US Physical Therapy • New York, NY

62d • $45,000 - $47,000 • Remote

About The Position

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our growing Homecare team. If you’re passionate about helping patients regain independence in their homes, we want to hear from you! This role involves implementing the occupational therapy plan of care as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist, providing appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy and professional standards of care. The OTA will also instruct family members, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate occupational therapy techniques. The position requires the ability to travel to and from the homes of patients throughout a given territory and strong communication skills between patients, support staff, and management. The role also requires willingness to treat geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program
• Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of New Jersey.
• Must have a minimum of 2 yrs of experience
• Mandatory Certifications: First Aid, AED, & CPR Certifications.
• Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory
• Strong communication skills between patients, support staff, and management, including timely responses via text, email, phone, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Home health experience is preferred but not required - We will provide you with a mentor to help with documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Implements the occupational therapy plan of care as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provide appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy and professional standards of care.
• Instructs family members, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate occupational therapy techniques.
• Ability to travel to and from the homes of your patients throughout your given territory.
• Strong communication skills between patients, support staff, and management, including timely responses via text, email, phone, etc.
• Must be willing to treat geriatric patients.

Benefits

• generous PTO
• Medical, dental, life & LTD insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement & CEU opportunities
• $1,500 annual stipend for specialty certifications (Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS, WCS)
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

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