Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) — Skilled Nursing

Theradynamics • Rhinebeck, 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 recovering from strokes, hip fractures, cardiac events, and progressive neurological conditions regain independence and return to meaningful daily activities. You will assist an Occupational Therapist with procedures, tests, and complex treatments to support safe, effective patient evaluation and treatment. The role includes developing individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence and addressing activities of daily living, cognitive and perceptual deficits, upper-extremity rehabilitation, home safety, adaptive equipment needs, and caregiver training. You will collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work to coordinate patient care and support safe discharge planning. TheraDynamics emphasizes manageable caseloads, clinical autonomy, realistic productivity expectations, and investment in therapists’ growth.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current New York State OTA license or eligibility for one.
• 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 an Occupational Therapist in performing procedures, tests, and complex treatments for the safe and effective evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence.
• Address self-care skills, cognitive and perceptual deficits, home safety, adaptive equipment needs, and caregiver training.
• Collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work to coordinate patient care.
• Provide interventions that support activities of daily living, cognitive retraining, upper-extremity rehabilitation, and safe discharge planning.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and location.
• 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, with full-time, part-time, and per-diem options.
• 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