Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The Glen; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Trilogy Health Services in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapy programs across campus locations, home health and outpatient settings. You will deliver directed therapeutic interventions under supervision of an occupational therapist and help monitor patient progress.

Responsibilities include documenting care, collaborating with the OT team, contributing to education for patients and families, and traveling as needed within the territory.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in OTA is required.
• Must hold OTA licensure or certification.
• Current CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions as directed by the occupational therapist in campus locations, home health and/or outpatient care.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment and provide feedback to the team.
• Document the course of patient care including progress and continuing need for treatment.
• Collaborate with the occupational therapist to develop new education methods for patients and families.
• Assist the occupational therapist in providing team with in-service training on OT knowledge and skills.
• Contribute to cost-effective care and reporting of concerns to supervisors.
• Travel to other campus locations and home health assignments as needed.

Skills

Therapy delivery

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree OTA

OTA licensure/certification

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.

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 DegreeExperience: 0-1 years

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

Current valid CPR certification, preferredTravel: 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.