Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Trilogy Health Services; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; 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 Reimbursement

Health, vision, dental & life insurance starting on the first day

First‑time homebuyers' program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Trilogy Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in Crawfordsville, IN. The OTA will provide therapeutic interventions under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist and assist in implementing treatment plans.

Responsibilities include helping patients with exercises, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with team members. A degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and current OTA licensure are required.

Trilogy offers competitive salaries, 401(k) match, health insurance, and support for student loans among other benefits.

Qualifications

• Current, valid state OTA licensure or certification.
• 0–1 year of experience in the field.
• Current valid CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists.
• Help patients with exercises and activities aimed at improving their functional abilities.
• Document patients' responses to therapy and report findings to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and families on home exercises.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Support Occupational Therapists in evaluating patient needs.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Patient education

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program

Job description

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

• Current, valid state OTA licensure or certification
• Current valid CPR certification (preferred)

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program
• 0–1 year of experience

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.

Location

Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville, 517 Concord Road, Crawfordsville, IN, USA

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

EEO Statement

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