Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

SUMMARY

Implements and documents treatment programs. Provides superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Rd. Rochester, NY 14626

DEPARTMENT: Inpatient Acute Care

SCHEDULE: Day shift, 8-hr. shift, 40 hours per week (8 am - 4:30 pm); Monday - Friday

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Within standards of practice established for COTAs and PTA's, completes and documents assessments, establishing objective, achievable, and measurable long and short-term goals.
• Implements treatment programs individualized to the patient's needs and discharge plan; issues and provides instruction in the use of adaptive equipment; documents patient response to treatment according to department policy.
• Communicates directly to the therapist regarding the patient’s plan of care, concerns, or any observed changes in medical status.
• Participates in discharge planning, performs timely and adequate family and staff teaching to facilitate discharge plan. Offers appropriate suggestions for equipment needs post—discharge. Communicates home programs in a neat, concise, and organized manner.
• Coordinates patient schedule with team members, readily and effectively adjusts schedule to meet changes in census, staffing, patient needs, and space constraints. Documents patient charges and attendance at end of each day.
• Maintains professional growth through active participation in continuing education programs, departmental in-services, professional organizations, and review of professional literature.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree or Certificate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy from an accredited school. 
• Rehab Only: Successful completion of all fieldwork requirements and eligible to sit for PTA or OTA exam
• HHCS Only: Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience as a COTA in an acute care setting and/or an acute rehabilitation facility
• Required Licensure / Certification Skills: Licensed and/or registered by the State of New York.
• Reads, writes, and speaks English
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Computer skills required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - None

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$22.60 - $32.00Rochester14626

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.