Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Synchrony Rehab; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six months training

Blue-badge orientation

Training support

Job summary

Trilogy Health Services in Ohio is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team. You will provide therapeutic interventions under the supervision of an OT across campus locations, home health, and outpatient settings.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate Degree and an OTA license, with CPR certification preferred. Travel to designated sites may be required, and you will contribute to quality patient care and program development.

Qualifications

• Provides therapeutic interventions under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Evaluates patient responses and reports to the team.
• Documents patient care progress and treatment plans.
• Collaborates with OT to develop education for patients and families.
• Assists with in-service training and cross-training as needed.
• Maintains compliance with resident rights and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides, under OT direction, therapeutic interventions in campus locations, home health and/or outpatient care.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment and provides feedback to the team.
• Documents course of patient care including progress and continuing need for treatment.
• Travels to other campus locations and home health assignments within the territory.
• Maintains professional competencies and participates in survey preparation activities.

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Responsibilities

Weekly pay, health and dental after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! Make a living while you make a difference at Trilogy Health Services – a senior living provider with the continuous goal of being the Best Healthcare Company in The Midwest.

Responsibilities

Weekly pay, health and dental after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! Make a living while you make a difference at Trilogy Health Services – a senior living provider with the continuous goal of being the Best Healthcare Company in The Midwest.

Qualifications

Responsible for providing, under the direction of an occupational therapist, therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. Demonstrates accountability for and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and performance enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment

• Provides therapeutic interventions as directed by the occupational therapist in campus locations, home health and/or outpatient care.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment and provide feedback to the rest of the team.
• Documents the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
• Collaborates with the occupational therapist to develop new methods of delivering education to patients and family.
• Assists the occupational therapist in providing team members with in-service/cross-training on occupational therapy knowledge and skill areas as needed.
• Contributes to the delivery of cost-effective care.
• Reports any complaints and/or grievances made by the residents to the Rehab Program Director or Director of Health Services. Reports incidents or suspected incidents of resident abuse to the Rehab Program Director/Director of Health Services and/or the Executive Director immediately.
• Travel, as needed, to other campus locations and/or to home health assignments in the designated territory.
• Complies with all resident rights per the company’s Resident Rights Policy.
• Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities.
• Participates in survey preparation activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: Associate Degree

Experience: 0-1 years

Licenses and Certifications

Must have and maintain a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification

Current valid CPR certification, preferred

Travel: Yes. Minimally, as required (Typically less than 10%)

THE SYNCHRONY ADVANTAGE

Whether you’re looking for a new chapter, a change of pace, or a helping hand, Trilogy is committed to being the best place that you’ve ever belonged.

Six months of training, orientation and fun!

We believe in setting our employees up for success. That’s why your first six months are referred to as your "blue-badge" period – a time where you are encouraged to ask questions, ask for help when needed, and familiarize yourself with the company culture. Even when your blue badge period ends, you can rest assured that the Trilogy team will always have your back.