Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and weekly pay

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support Program

Student Loan Repayment

Health, vision, dental & life insurance

First time homebuyers' program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Trilogy Health Services in Hamilton, Ohio, is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). The OTA will provide therapeutic interventions under the direction of licensed Occupational Therapists in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.

Applicants should possess a degree from an accredited OTA program, hold state licensure, and ideally have some experience in the field. Benefits include competitive salaries, weekly pay, and health insurance starting on the first day of the month following hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in treatment plans developed by occupational therapists.
• Help patients with exercises and activities to improve independence.
• Maintain documentation of patients' responses to therapy.
• Provide education to patients and families on home exercises.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for patient care.
• Support Occupational Therapists in evaluating patient needs.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Patient education

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program

Job description

Position Overview

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.

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!

Location

Gateway Springs Health Campus
7250 Gateway Avenue
Hamilton, OH

EEO Statement

We are 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.