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Occupational Therapy Assistant 2
NYS OPWDD Hudson Valley DDSO
Full Time
Thiells, NY
Posted 2 months ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Other |
| Job Description: | The Occupational Assistant 2 (OTA2) works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, and independently provides a variety of occupational therapy support and treatment services to individuals. Services are provided at certified clinic sites and at individuals’ homes through IPSIDD. About 60% of this position will involve training of direct care staff. |
| Qualification: | "Promotion: two years of service as an Occupation Therapy Assistant 1, and possession of a license and current registration as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in New York State. Open Competitive: possession of a license and current registration as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in New York State and two years of post-licensure experience. " |
| Skills: | "• Assists in training direct care staff on topics including but not limited to Safe Patient Handling and Wheelchair Securement. • Assists the OT-R in conducting functional evaluations, screenings, and assessments to determine individual capabilities and needs; and in developing and implementing treatment plans, including goals and outcomes. • Maintains a caseload of individuals for OT treatment and: o Administers and/or demonstrates treatment modalities and therapeutic techniques, such as manual or creative arts. o Motivates and instructs individuals, families, and care providers in the development of skills and techniques necessary to complete tasks and activities of daily living. o Observes and reports individuals’ progress, response, and behavior; and may recommend modifications to treatment plans based on observations. • Enters documentation in the EHR, including billing for treatment sessions provided • Assembles, cleans, and maintains adaptive equipment for individual use • May select, implement, and modify therapeutic interventions as delegated, monitor supply inventories for occupational therapy activities; and schedule individual appointments and procedures. • In addition, independently performs the tasks and activities of an Occupational Therapy Assistant 1; and may supervise and train Occupational Therapy Assistants 1 and direct care staff. • Additional duties as assigned " |
| Certification: | "Promotion: two years of service as an Occupation Therapy Assistant 1, and possession of a license and current registration as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in New York State. Open Competitive: possession of a license and current registration as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in New York State and two years of post-licensure experience. " |
| Anticipated Start Date: | 2/23/2023 |
| Job Type: | Full-Time |
| Salary: | $49,202 - $62,806 |