Job Information
SUNY Upstate Medical University Occupational Therapy Assistant - Weekend in Syracuse, New York
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; attend designated clinics, rounds and conferences and render patient information, 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:
Associate's degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, NYS O.T.A. license and registration, and 2 years clinical experience required. Candidates who possess an Associates degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, NYS temporary permit (but 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 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
Executive Order:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
