What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant- Skilled Nursing Facility position at Theradynamics?
Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) Needed for Full Time or Contractor at a Skilled Nursing Facility in Upstate NY!
Theradynamics is proud to be recognized as one of the leading contract rehabilitative therapy companies in the Tri-State area. For more than 16 years, we have been working closely with the patients in helping them achieve their goals through creative treatments and state of art equipment. We offer competitive salary and benefits that secures your future, and we can accommodate your flexibility through full time or part time positions.
Benefits at Theradynamics include:
- 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Tax Deferred Programs under AFLAC
- Unlimited continuing education credits through our interactive online library of courses
- 401K Plan with company match
- Parental Leave
- FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
- Referral Program
Occupational Therapist Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient progress.
- Recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs & reports to the therapist.
- Understand the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment.
- Perform age-appropriate advanced competency skills in practice and with respect to individual patient's problems.
- Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers regarding age, level of understanding & emotional status.
- Consistently report to therapist patient progress/status to allow for update of goals and modification of treatment program
- Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately
Occupational Therapist Assistant Job Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Valid New York State OTA license
- Good organization skills
- Good communication skills
- Good written skills
- New grads encouraged to apply
Salary : $40