Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Trilogy Health Services, LLC; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and weekly pay

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support Program

Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Re-

Health, Vision, Dental & Life insuranc

First-time homebuyers’ program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Synchrony is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to provide therapeutic interventions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist at Taylor Springs Health Campus in Gahanna, OH. The OTA supports treatment plans, conducts ADL training, and helps patients improve independence.

Qualifications include a degree in OTA from an accredited program and state licensure; 0–1 years experience preferred. CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification.
• Current CPR certification, preferred.

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

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program

Job description

Position Overview

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

US-OH-Gahanna
Taylor Springs Health Campus
748 Taylor Rd
Gahanna
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 Employment Opportunity

As one of Fortune’s Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work, Synchrony is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to helping you reach your full potential and to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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.