Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Woodmont Health Campus; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; 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

Job summary

Woodmont Health Campus in Hamilton, OH, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to provide therapeutic interventions and support patient independence. You'll work under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

Qualifications include a degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance and relevant licensure. The role offers competitive salaries, benefits like a 401(k) match, and health insurance starting immediately after hire.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years experience in a relevant field.
• Current, valid state OTA licensure or certification.
• Current valid CPR certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in treatment plans developed by occupational therapists.
• Help patients with exercises and activities to improve functional abilities.
• Observe and maintain patient documentation.
• Provide education to patients and families on home exercises.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Patient education

Documentation skills

Collaboration with teams

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

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

• 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

Gateway Springs Health Campus
7250 Gateway Avenue
Hamilton, 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 starts 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.