Occupational Therapist Assistant- Skilled Nursing

Theradynamics • Auburn, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Theradynamics is hiring Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) for a skilled nursing facility in New York. The company provides rehabilitative therapy and works with patients to help them achieve their goals through creative treatments and state-of-the-art equipment. Full-time or part-time positions are available, with flexibility in scheduling. Rates depend on the position, applicable experience, and employment type; listed ranges include per diem roles without benefits and independent contractors.

The assistant applies clinical reasoning to plan, implement, and monitor treatment; recognizes when protocols need modification and reports this to the therapist; and considers the patient’s age, needs, and environment. The role also includes assessing patient and caregiver learning needs, reporting progress and status to the therapist, and adapting education methods and materials to the response.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Valid New York State OTA license.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good written skills.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring patient progress.
• Recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs, and report this to the therapist.
• Understand the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs, and environment.
• Perform age-appropriate advanced competency skills in practice with respect to individual patient problems.
• Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers, considering age, level of understanding, and emotional status.
• Consistently report patient progress and status to the therapist to support updates to goals and modifications to the treatment program.
• Use appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitor responses to education, and adapt the program appropriately.

Benefits

• Five weeks of paid time off.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Tax-deferred programs under AFLAC.
• Unlimited continuing education credits through an interactive online course library.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible schedule.
• Referral program.

What This Job Offers

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