Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Synchrony Rehab; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Healthcare benefits after first month

Dental insurance after first month

Vision insurance after first month

Student loan repayment

401(k) match

Job summary

Synchrony Rehab in Dayton, OH seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and provide therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary care team.

The role requires an OTA license, an associate degree, 0–1 years of experience, and offers weekly pay with benefits after the first month, plus student loan repayment and a competitive 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current OTA license or certification.
• Current CPR certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists, including therapeutic exercises, 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.

Skills

ADL training support

Therapeutic exercises aid

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate degree in OTA

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.

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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