Occupational Therapy Assistant, Cer

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant, Cer

nCompany: MidHudson Regional Hospital

nCity/State: Poughkeepsie, NY

nCategory: Allied Health Prof/Technical

nDepartment: Occupational Therapy

nUnion: Yes

nUnion Name: N/A

nPosition: Per Diem

nHours: Per diem

nShift: Day, Weekend

nReq #: 49421

nPosted Date: Aug 18, 2026

nHiring Range: $46.12/HR

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nJob Details:

nThe Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing treatment, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist,using sound professional practices as defined by the standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association, to individuals needing occupational therapy services.

nResponsibilities:

nnnReviews relevant background information pertaining to patients’ problems and functioning.

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nnPrioritizes and completes portions of clinical assessments of patients as assigned by the OTR. Develops proposals for documentation forms in accordance with changes in policy and procedure.

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nnContributes to the screening, evaluation, and reevaluation process when clinically indicated or required by administering assessments of occupational performance under the supervision of the OTR and after demonstrating competence.

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nnPresents results to patients, families, caregivers, treatment teams, and/or other individuals involved in the patients’ care.

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nnProvides individualized, evidenced-based treatment that is consistent with the results of the evaluation and the physician (referral source acting within their scope of practice) prescription and is designed to assist patients to reach their functional goals.

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nnProvides treatment while sensitively and effectively varying approach in accordance with patients’ individual needs and background.

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nnMeets service area productivity standards.

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nnSelects and utilizes safe and effective treatment procedures and techniques for patients to reach all identified goals.

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nnObserves patients’ response to treatment during sessions and modifies methods, techniques, and/or goals as needed under the supervision of an OTR and after demonstrating competence.

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nnProvides patients with individualized home treatment activities and instructions for completing them.

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nnCoordinates services with other health care providers.

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nnIdentifies discharge criteria, methods for achieving them, and possible obstacles following initial evaluation by and in collaboration with the OTR.

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nnModifies criteria as needed as patients progress in treatment under the direct supervision of the OTR.

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nnDischarges patients from care with appropriate referrals and recommendations when discharge criteria are met and/or they are determined to be unrealistic under direct supervision of the OTR and competence has been demonstrated.

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nnCommunicates with patients and, with patient consent, with families and caregivers, in a manner that facilitates their understanding of the treatment being provided and the achievement of positive outcomes.

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nnProvides clear explanation of the role of therapy.

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nnEducates patients/family/caregivers regarding problems identified and planned interventions. Conducts special research pertaining to individual patient diagnosis and treatment and presents new information to patient.

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nnExplains all treatment methods and goals.

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nnProvides detailed instructions for home treatment programs, including the activities to be completed and their duration and frequency.

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nnDiscusses discharge criteria and plans immediately following initial evaluation and throughout treatment and assists patients to establish realistic expectations.

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nnIntegrates verbal presentations of information with printed material and handouts and/or models.

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nnProvides opportunities for questions and discussion of all clinical information and ascertains patient understanding.

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nnMeets all documentation requirements.

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nnCompletes clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with the requirements of the department and with external accrediting and reimbursement authorities.

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nnAccurately completes and submits required non-clinical documentation, including billing and scheduling information, in a timely manner.

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nnUtilizes professional and technically correct terminology.

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nnConsistently avoids use of unapproved abbreviations.

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nnContributes to the professional life of the department.

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nnAttends and actively participates in all departmental and service area meetings, training programs, and other professional activities as appropriate.

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nnPromotes/advocates for the profession.

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nnIdentifies and addresses professional education needs in order to provide safe and effective Per Diem services.

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nnPerforms other related duties as assigned.

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n nExperience:

nnCompletion of clinical affiliations as outlined by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

n nEducation:

nnAssociates Degree in Occupational Therapy, required

n nLicenses / Certifications:

nnNew York State Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant or limited permit

n nOther:

nnnIf applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

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nnMust demonstrate ability to form effective working relationships with hospital personnel, multidisciplinary team, patients and families.

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n nAbout Us:

nMidHudson Regional Hospital

nMidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley’s most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area’s only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries. 

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Worksite address

poughkeepsie, NY, 12600, US

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