Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Synchrony Rehab; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trilogy Health Services in Indiana is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapeutic interventions under the direction of an occupational therapist across campus locations, home health and outpatient care.

The position requires an Associate Degree and 0–1 years of experience. OTA licensure, CPR certification (preferred), and travel up to 10% are noted. You will collaborate with the OT, document progress, and participate in training and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Provides therapeutic interventions as directed by the occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates accountability for program development and quality improvement.
• Collaborates with the OT to develop education methods for patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy interventions in campus locations, home health, and/or outpatient care.
• Evaluates patient response and provides feedback to the team.
• Documents patient progress and ongoing need for treatment.
• Collaborates with OT to improve delivery of education to patients and families.
• Assists in in-service/cross-training and cost-effective care delivery.
• Travel to other campuses and home health assignments as needed.
• Adheres to resident rights and maintains competencies.
• Participates in survey preparation and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Therapy Interventions

Team Collaboration

Documentation

Patient Education

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Weekly pay, health and dental after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! Make a living while you make a difference at Trilogy Health Services - a senior living provider with the continuous goal of being the Best Healthcare Company in The Midwest.

Responsibilities

Weekly pay, health and dental after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! Make a living while you make a difference at Trilogy Health Services - a senior living provider with the continuous goal of being the Best Healthcare Company in The Midwest.

Qualifications

Responsible for providing, under the direction of an occupational therapist, therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. Demonstrates accountability for and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and performance enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment

• Provides therapeutic interventions as directed by the occupational therapist in campus locations, home health and/or outpatient care.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment and provide feedback to the rest of the team.
• Documents the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
• Collaborates with the occupational therapist to develop new methods of delivering education to patients and family.
• Assists the occupational therapist in providing team members with in-service/cross-training on occupational therapy knowledge and skill areas as needed.
• Contributes to the delivery of cost-effective care.
• Reports any complaints and/or grievances made by the residents to the Rehab Program Director or Director of Health Services. Reports incidents or suspected incidents of resident abuse to the Rehab Program Director/Director of Health Services and/or the Executive Director immediately.
• Travel, as needed, to other campus locations and/or to home health assignments in the designated territory.
• Complies with all resident rights per the company's Resident Rights Policy.
• Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities.
• Participates in survey preparation activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: Associate Degree

Experience: 0-1 years

Licenses and Certifications

Must have and maintain a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification

Current valid CPR certification, preferred

Travel: Yes. Minimally, as required (Typically less than 10%)

THE SYNCHRONY ADVANTAGE

Whether you’re looking for a new chapter, a change of pace, or a helping hand, Trilogy is committed to being the best place that you’ve ever belonged.

Six months of training, orientation and fun!

We believe in setting our employees up for success. That’s why your first six months are referred to as your "blue-badge" period - a time where you are encouraged to ask questions, ask for help when needed, and familiarize yourself with the company culture. Even when your blue badge period ends, you can rest assured that the Trilogy team will always have your back.

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