Occupational Therapist Assistant- Education

Springbrook • Oneonta, NY • 7h ago

Salary ranges from $ 25.00 - $26.00 per hour depending on Experience and Qualifications.

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist, administers complex active and passive therapeutic exercise, ADL training, and various cognitive techniques. Instructs, motivates, and assists students in learning and improving activities of daily living

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide occupational therapy services to individuals receiving services in a variety of settings.

Assist OT in conducting screening, assessment and/or evaluation of students, in keeping with educational needs.

Assist OT in developing individual and group therapy goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, based on assessment results.

Assist OT in planning and reviewing appropriate activities for individuals and/or groups.

Provide occupational therapy treatments as indicated in each individual's service plan.

Demonstrate appropriate interactions with individuals to enhance individual performance.

Provide in-service training and consultation to staff, parents, residential staff and other professional personnel regarding adaptive equipment, positioning and other intervention techniques.

Utilize and manage appropriate assistive and adaptive devices to support individual's needs.

Maintain individual's records as necessary to comply with all applicable regulations.

Complete appropriate data collection and documentation for attendance purposes, following departmental protocols.

Effectively and efficiently communicate with supervising therapist regarding each individual's participation in therapy.

Demonstrate an understanding and compliance with applicable regulatory procedures.

Follow confidentiality procedures as outlined in Springbrook policies and therapeutic practice regulations.

Attend appropriate departmental meetings as assigned.

Inventory, store, monitor and maintain supplies and equipment. Maintain a clean and organized therapeutic program space and office space.

Utilize time management techniques with which to meet the needs of the department.

Maintain current knowledge of treatment practice per discipline-specific practice requirements.

Maintain and provide Springbrook with proof of current certification/licensure.

Annually complete additional professional development activities, as assigned and approved by supervisor.

Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Responsibilities:

Graduate of an AOTA approved education program for OTA (Associate degree or higher)

Must have a New York State COTA license

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to effectively collaborate with others.

Swim in the Springbrook and community pools as necessary.

Communicate openly and professionally, and employ appropriate conflict resolution

strategies, during interactions with colleagues and students.

Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.

Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.

Be able to perform all physical interventions.

Springbrook is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Springbrook to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any @type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, age, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, traits historically associated with race and/or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Job Details

Job Family SPR

Pay Type Hourly

Education Level Associate Degree

Hiring Min Rate 25 USD

Hiring Max Rate 26 USD

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