Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

The-Heritage; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, provides therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment to support patient progress.

You will assist in carrying out treatment plans, help patients with exercises and daily living activities, document responses, educate families on home programs, and collaborate with the care team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current OTA license or certification.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• 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.
• Help patients with exercises, activities, and ADL training to improve independence.
• Observe and document patients’ responses and progress; report to supervising OT.
• Provide education to patients and families on home exercises and strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
• Support OTs in evaluating patient needs and progress.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program

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.

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