Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Trilogy Health Services; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support Program

Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement

Health, vision, dental & life insurance

First time homebuyers' program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Trilogy Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Fremont, OH. The OTA will provide therapeutic interventions under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, assisting in treatment plans and educating patients on adaptive techniques.

Must have an OTA degree and maintain current state certification. Benefits include competitive salaries, 401(k) match, mental health support, and more.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification.
• Current valid CPR certification preferred.
• Experience of 0-1 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists.
• Help patients with exercises and adaptive techniques to improve independence.
• Document patients' responses to therapy and report findings.
• Educate patients and families on home exercises and strategies.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for comprehensive care.
• Support Occupational Therapists in assessing patient needs.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program

Job description

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

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.

Location

Valley View Healthcare Center
1247 N River RD
Fremont, OH

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!

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.