Work in collaboration with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
Follow guidance of OTR/L in selecting therapy activities to fit Residents’ needs and capabilities.
Assist Residents in carrying out daily activities.
Monitor Residents’ performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
Teach Residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
Supervise Residents’ activities to ensure they are done properly.
Report the Resident’s progress to the OTR/L.
Responsibly and accurately document treatments and outcomes in rehab software.
Requirements Include:
Graduate of an accredited OTA Program.
Current New York State OTA License.
Experience in long-term care setting a plus.
About the area: Rome is a city in Oneida County, NY located in the central part of the state. An area with parks and playgrounds, and convenient shopping. Available housing includes everything from wonderful old 19th century Victorians, to condominiums, to the house of your choice in a variety of new developments. Oneida and neighboring communities offer excellent school systems with records of academic excellence and student success. A progressive library, and many other easily accessible services nearby. It is equidistant between Syracuse to its west and Utica to its east, with beautiful Oneida Lake just 5 miles north. Finger Lakes wine country and the majestic Adirondack mountains are easy day trips, with Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia and New York City all within a 5-hour drive. Syracuse University sports are a major source of regional pride and excitement and two world class shopping and entertainment destination – Turning Stone Casino and Destiny USA – are just minutes away.
