Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Morrison Woods Health Campus; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) Company Match

Student Loan Repayment

Health, vision, dental & life ins.

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Synchrony is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Muncie, IN. The OTA works under an OT to provide therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary setting, ensuring care aligns with professional practice standards.

Required OTA licensure, CPR, and an accredited OTA degree. Experience ranges 0–1 year; duties include implementing treatment plans, documentation, and patient education for ongoing progress.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Experience: 0-1 years.
• Licenses: OTA licensure/certification; CPR where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists, including therapeutic exercises, ADL training, and other interventions.
• Help patients with exercises, activities, and adaptive techniques to improve function and independence.
• Observe and document patients' responses to therapy and progress; report findings to the supervising OT.
• Provide education to patients and families on home exercises and adaptive techniques.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Support OTs in evaluating patient needs and progress with observations.

Skills

Therapy assistance

ADL training

Documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

OTA degree

Job description

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY

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.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

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.

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WHERE YOU'LL WORK : Location: US-IN-Muncie

LET'S TALK ABOUT 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!

GET IN TOUCH: Heather LIFE AT TRILOGY

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.

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FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.