Occupational Therapy Assistant

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

110d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will complete treatments per initial evaluation completed by OTR; assess ADL skills; assist in treatment planning; monitor response to treatment and modify treatment appropriately, and revise therapy goals in collaboration with OTR. The role also involves attending designated clinics, rounds, and conferences to render patient information and complete appropriate documentation. Other responsibilities include providing in-service education and community education within the scope of knowledge base, adhering to the supervisory plan, and clinically supervising OTA SL1, OTA students, Rehab Therapy USTs, and volunteers.

Requirements

• Associate's degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• NYS O.T.A. license and registration
• 2 years clinical experience required
• CPR certification required at time of appointment

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with an Associates degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and NYS temporary permit (must obtain O.T.A. license and registration within 1 year of appointment) and less than 2 years experience will be considered for entry level (SL1) position

Responsibilities

• Complete treatments per initial evaluation completed by OTR
• Assess ADL skills
• Assist in treatment planning
• Monitor response to treatment and modify treatment appropriately
• Revise therapy goals in collaboration with OTR
• Attend designated clinics, rounds, and conferences
• Render patient information and complete appropriate documentation
• Provide in-service education and community education
• Adhere to supervisory plan
• Clinically supervise OTA SL1, OTA students, Rehab Therapy USTs, and volunteers

What This Job Offers

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