Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Synchrony Rehab; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Student loan repayment

401(k) match

Job summary

Synchrony Rehab in Bloomington, IN is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to help implement treatment plans under supervision. You will assist with therapeutic exercises and ADL training, support patient progress, and document responses for OT review.

The role requires an OTA degree, current state licensure or certification, and CPR (preferred). Experience levels range from 0–1 year, and a structured orientation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a current/state OTA licensure or certification.
• Current CPR certification, preferred.
• Degree in OTA from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists, including therapeutic exercises and ADL training.
• Help patients with exercises and adaptive techniques to improve function and independence.
• Observe and document patient responses, progress, and report findings to the supervising OT.
• Provide education to patients and families on home exercises and strategies to support progress.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Support OTs in evaluating patient needs and progress with additional observations.

Skills

CPR certification

ADL training

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Overview

We believe in setting our employees up for success. That’s why we believe in providing an orientation personalized to your work environment. Even when your orientation period ends, you can rest assured that the Synchrony team will always have your back.

Responsibilities

Weekly pay, health, dental, and vision benefits after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! If you’re looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Synchrony.

Qualifications

Job Summary: The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

Licenses and Certifications

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

Current valid CPR certification, preferred

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program

Experience

0-1 years

Roles And Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists, including therapeutic exercises, activities of daily living (ADL) training, and other interventions.
• Help patients with exercises, activities, and adaptive techniques aimed at improving their functional abilities and independence.
• Observe and maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients’ responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and their families on home exercises, adaptive techniques, and strategies to support continued progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Support Occupational Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.
• Other duties as assigned.

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