Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

West River Health Campus; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health and dental after first month

Student loan repayment

401(k) match

Job summary

Trilogy Health Services seeks an occupational therapy assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under the supervision of an occupational therapist. The role involves working across campus locations and home health/outpatient settings, with travel within the designated territory and duties focused on patient progress and team collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds an OTA license or certification and CPR certification, with 0-1 years of experience in an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• OTA licensure or certification is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions as directed by the occupational therapist in campus locations, home health and/or outpatient care.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment and provide feedback to the rest of the team.
• Document the course of patient care including progress and ongoing need for treatment.
• Collaborate with the OTA to develop new education methods for patients and families.
• Assist the OTA in providing cross-training on OT knowledge and skills.
• Contribute to delivering cost-effective care.
• Report complaints or incidents per policy and escalate as needed.
• Travel to other campus locations or home health assignments within the territory.
• Maintain resident rights and professional competencies; participate in survey preparation.

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Weekly pay, health and dental after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! Make a living while you make a difference at Trilogy Health Services — a senior living provider with the continuous goal of being the Best Healthcare Company in The Midwest.

Qualifications

Responsible for providing, under the direction of an occupational therapist, therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. Demonstrates accountability for and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and performance enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment

• Provides therapeutic interventions as directed by the occupational therapist in campus locations, home health and/or outpatient care.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment and provide feedback to the rest of the team.
• Documents the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
• Collaborates with the occupational therapist to develop new methods of delivering education to patients and family.
• Assists the occupational therapist in providing team members with in-service/cross-training on occupational therapy knowledge and skill areas as needed.
• Contributes to the delivery of cost-effective care.
• Reports any complaints and/or grievances made by the residents to the Rehab Program Director or Director of Health Services. Reports incidents or suspected incidents of resident abuse to the Rehab Program Director/Director of Health Services and/or the Executive Director immediately.
• Travel, as needed, to other campus locations and/or to home health assignments in the designated territory.
• Complies with all resident rights per the company’s Resident Rights Policy.
• Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities.
• Participates in survey preparation activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: Associate DegreeExperience: 0-1 years

Licenses and Certifications

Must have and maintain a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification

Current valid CPR certification, preferred Travel: Yes. Minimally, as required (Typically less than 10%)

THE SYNCHRONY ADVANTAGE

Whether you’re looking for a new chapter, a change of pace, or a helping hand, Trilogy is committed to being the best place that you’ve ever belonged.

Six months of training, orientation and fun!

We believe in setting our employees up for success. That’s why your first six months are referred to as your “blue-badge” period — a time where you are encouraged to ask questions, ask for help when needed, and familiarize yourself with the company culture. Even when your blue badge period ends, you can rest assured that the Trilogy team will always have your back.