Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Trilogy Health Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and weekly pay

401(k) company match

Mental health support program

Student loan repayment and tuition Re-

Health, vision, dental & life insuranc

First time homebuyers' program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Trilogy Health Services seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist at our Gahanna/Taylor Springs Health Campus in Ohio. You will assist with therapeutic exercises, ADL training, and adaptive techniques to enhance patient independence.

Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to quality care, with opportunities for professional growth, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes

Qualifications

• Education: OTA degree from an accredited program.
• Licensure: current state OTA licensure or certification.
• Experience: 0–1 year in OTA field.
• CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with treatment plans and therapeutic exercises.
• Support ADL training and adaptive techniques for independence.
• Document patient responses and progress for supervising OT.
• Educate patients and families on home exercises and progress strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
• Support OT in evaluating needs and progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Therapeutic exercises

ADL training

Patient observation

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Position Overview

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

• Current, valid state OTA licensure or certification.
• Current valid CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and weekly pay.
• 401(k) company match.
• Mental health support program.
• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement.
• Health, vision, dental & life insurance starting on the first day of the month following your start date.
• First time homebuyers' program.
• HSA/FSA.
• and so much more.

Location

United States, Ohio—Gahanna, Taylor Springs Health Campus, 748 Taylor Rd, Gahanna, OH.

EEO Statement

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. For this type of employment state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.