Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) — Skilled Nursing

Theradynamics • Rhinebeck, NY

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About The Position

TheraDynamics is a therapist-owned rehabilitation company with more than 20 years of experience delivering patient outcomes across the Tri-State area. The company emphasizes manageable caseloads, clinical autonomy, and therapist growth.

The Occupational Therapist Assistant works in a skilled nursing setting with patients recovering from strokes, hip fractures, cardiac events, and progressive neurological conditions. The role supports occupational therapy evaluation and treatment and helps patients regain functional independence through individualized interventions addressing activities of daily living, cognitive retraining, upper-extremity rehabilitation, and safe discharge planning. The assistant also addresses self-care, cognitive and perceptual deficits, home safety, adaptive equipment, and caregiver training, while coordinating with other care professionals.

The posting describes full-time, part-time, and per-diem options. Pay is based on experience and location.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current or eligible for New York State OTA 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 support safe and effective patient evaluation and treatment.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence.
• Coordinate patient care with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work.
• Address patients’ self-care skills, cognitive and perceptual deficits, home safety, adaptive equipment needs, and caregiver training.
• Provide functional interventions involving activities of daily living, cognitive retraining, upper-extremity rehabilitation, and safe discharge planning.

Benefits

• Five weeks of paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Unlimited free continuing education units through the Medbridge online learning platform.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible scheduling.
• 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