Occupational Therapy Assistant

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Clinical Medicine, Conferences, Documentation, Medical Records, Occupational Therapy, Professional Services, Rehabilitation Medicine
LOCATION
Syracuse, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Occupational Therapy Assistant Syracuse Allied Health Full-time Opening on: Feb 5, 2026

PM&R - Rehab Therapies State of New York

TH Instructional Support Associate, NSSL2 OTA2026 UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary: The Occupational Therapy Assistant 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: Associates degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, NYS O.T.A. license and registration, and 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: M-F 8-4:30 rotating holidays and weekends

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

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

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SUNY Upstate Medical University