Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) | New Graduates Welcome!Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.Solomon Page | New York & Connecticut | On-siteNew Grad OTAs: Start Your Career in Skilled Nursing!Are you a recent Occupational Therapy Assistant graduate ready to put your education into practice? Solomon Page is hiring Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) for opportunities across a variety of Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout New York and Connecticut.This is an exciting opportunity for new graduates looking to build their clinical skills, gain hands-on experience, and begin their careers working alongside experienced rehabilitation professionals in the skilled nursing setting.Compensation$21.19-$24.58/hour, based on experience and locationCurrent OTA OpportunitiesLong IslandQueensManhattanBrooklynBronxWestchesterUpstate New YorkConnecticutWhat You'll DoProvide occupational therapy treatment under the direction of an Occupational TherapistHelp patients work toward greater independence with daily activities and functional skillsCarry out individualized therapy plans and monitor patient progressCollaborate with OTs, PTs, SLPs, nursing, and other members of the care teamEducate and encourage patients throughout their rehabilitation journeyDevelop valuable hands-on experience working in a skilled nursing environmentQualificationsAssociate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant programAppropriate state OTA licensure or eligibility for the state in which you will workStrong communication and interpersonal skillsPassion for rehabilitation and helping patients improve their independenceNew graduates are strongly encouraged to apply!Why Consider Skilled Nursing?For a new grad, a Skilled Nursing Facility can be an exciting environment to start building your career. xhyhwjd You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, strengthen your clinical skills, collaborate with other therapy disciplines, and gain valuable hands-on rehabilitation experience.If you're a new grad OTA looking for your first opportunity or an experienced OTA ready for something new, I'd love to connect and discuss which location may be the best fit.James O'ConnorSenior Healthcare Recruiter | Solomon Page View phone number on click.appcast.io