Occupational Therapist Assistant

This is a skilled entry-level professional position involving responsibility for assisting an occupational therapist in the application of treatment procedures. The work is performed under the supervision of an occupational therapist who evaluates the patient, and develops the treatment procedures to be followed. Patient progress and observations are reported to the occupational therapist who modifies the treatment to promote maximum rehabilitative and restorative measures. Supervision may be exercised over the work of aides. The incumbent does related work as required.

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of examination. All experience must be paid experience unless otherwise indicated. Certification by the New York State Education Department as an Occupational Therapist Assistant. NOTE: Attach to your application copies of your current registration and license to document minimum qualification requirements. Be sure to complete the license/certification section of the application.

The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience. You must complete all sections of the exam application. Failure to complete all sections of the application or leaving blanks in certain areas of the application may result in insufficient information to give you credit for education and experience. You are responsible for submitting all pertinent training and experience in sufficient detail so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position.

Residency has been waived for this examination. Appointing authorities may give preference for appointments to residents of Clinton, Essex, Warren or Washington Counties who have been so for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding the date of appointment. For Occupational Therapist Assistant Continuous Recruitment Exam

The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be used to fill present and future vacancies that may occur in Clinton County departments, towns, villages, school districts and the City of Plattsburgh.