Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Gateway Springs Health Campus; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Student loan repayment

Competitive 401(k) match

Job summary

Gateway Springs Health Campus in Hamilton, Ohio is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to provide therapeutic interventions under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist. The OTA will assist in carrying out treatment plans, document patient progress, and educate families on home exercises.

This role requires a degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and state licensure. The position includes weekly pay, health benefits, and more. If you're passionate about patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists.
• Help patients with exercises and ADL training.
• Document patient progress and report findings to the supervisor.
• Educate patients and families on home exercises.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

ADL training

Documentation skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

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 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.