Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Trilogy-Health-Service; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance and vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Trilogy-Health-Service in Evansville, Indiana is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support an interdisciplinary care team. Working under an Occupational Therapist, you will help deliver therapeutic interventions and monitor patient progress.

You will assist with ADL training, therapeutic exercises, and education for patients and families, while maintaining timely documentation and collaborating with therapists to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• OTA licensure/certification required or maintained.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience in OT support roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists.
• Help patients with exercises and activities of daily living.
• Record patient progress and report findings to supervising OT.
• Educate patients and families on home exercises and adaptive techniques.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

ADL training

Therapy assistance

Documentation

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

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.

Qualifications

Job SummaryThe 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 CertificationsMust have and maintain a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification Current valid CPR certification, preferred

QualificationsEducation: Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited programExperience: 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.