Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Synchrony Rehab; Englewood (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Weekly pay

401(k) match

Mental Health Support

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Insurance start on start date

First-time homebuyer program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Synchrony Rehab in Englewood, OH seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support therapists in implementing treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises and ADL training. You will document patient progress and communicate results to the supervising OT in a collaborative setting.

Required: OTA degree from an accredited program and current state licensure; CPR is preferred. Competitive benefits are offered as part of a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Experience: 0-1 years.

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.

Education

OTA degree from accredited program

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

• Must have and maintain a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification.
• Current valid CPR certification, 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 start on the first day of the month following your start date.
• First time homebuyers’ program.
• HSA/FSA.
• And so much more!

Location

600 W National Rd, Englewood, OH (Cypress Pointe Health Campus).

EEO Statement and Legal

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.