Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) | New Graduates Welcome!
Solomon Page | New York & Connecticut | On-site
New 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 location
Current OTA Opportunities
Long Island
Queens
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bronx
Westchester
Upstate New York
Connecticut
What You'll Do
- Provide occupational therapy treatment under the direction of an Occupational Therapist
- Help patients work toward greater independence with daily activities and functional skills
- Carry out individualized therapy plans and monitor patient progress
- Collaborate with OTs, PTs, SLPs, nursing, and other members of the care team
- Educate and encourage patients throughout their rehabilitation journey
- Develop valuable hands-on experience working in a skilled nursing environment
Qualifications
- Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Appropriate state OTA licensure or eligibility for the state in which you will work
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for rehabilitation and helping patients improve their independence
- New 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. 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'Connor
Senior Healthcare Recruiter | Solomon Page
📱 (646) 617-5605
📧 joconnor@solomonpage.com
Occupational Therapy Assistant in New York City Metropolitan Area at Solomon Page
This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 5 days ago.