Occupational Therapy Assistant - Weekend

SUNY Upstate Medical University

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 30+ days ago

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    Job Summary: The Occupational Therapy Assistant - Weekend 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 and complete appropriate documentation. Occupational Therapy Assistant - Weekend Syracuse Allied Health PerDiem Opening on: Feb 5 2026 PM&R - Rehab Therapies State of New York TH Instructional Support Associate, NSSL2 OTAW2026 UUP (State University Professional Services Unit).

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    LocationSyracuse, NY

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    Occupational Therapy Assistant - Weekend Syracuse Allied Health PerDiem Opening on: Feb 5 2026 PM&R - Rehab Therapies State of New York TH Instructional Support Associate, NSSL2 OTAW2026 UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

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    Job Summary: The Occupational Therapy Assistant - Weekend 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 and complete appropriate documentation.

    Other responsibilities include:

    • Provide in-service education and community education within the scope of knowledge base
    • Adhere to supervisory plan
    • Clinically supervise OTA SL1, OTA students, Rehab Therapy USTs, and volunteers

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Associates degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
    • NYS O.T.A. license and registration
    • 2 years eligible clinical experience required

    Candidates who possess an Associates degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, NYS license or Limited Permit or eligible and less than 2 years experience will be considered for entry level (SL1) position at a commensurate salary.

    CPR certification required at time of appointment.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Work Days: At least 2 weekend days per month
    • 8-4:30

    Message to Applicants: Accepting Occupational Therapist Assistant - Weekend applications for current and future openings in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Rehab Therapies.

    Recruitment Office: Human Resources