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Occupational Therapy Assistant - Weekend

  • Syracuse
  • Allied Health
  • PerDiem
  • Opening on: Aug 3 2026
  • PM&R - Rehab Therapies
  • State of New York
  • TH Instructional Support Associate, NSSL2
  • OTAW2026
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
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Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant - Weekend will complete treatments per initial evaluation completed by OTR. Patient populations include but are not limited to stroke, orthopedic, TBI, Trauma. Provide quality and evidence-based treatments; assist in treatment planning; monitor response to treatment: modify treatment appropriately; revise therapy goals in collaboration with OTR; complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Collaborate with other health care providers and families.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's 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:

At least 2 years of clinical experience preferred

Work Days:

Must be available to work at least two weekend days a month, day shift.

Message to Applicants:

Accepting Occupational Therapist Assistant - Weekend applications for current and future openings in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Rehab Therapies. Hourly rate for weekend assistants $32.50.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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