Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Synchrony-Health-Services-1; Marlborough (SC); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Synchrony is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapists in delivering therapeutic interventions. You will assist with exercises, ADL training, and patient education to improve function and independence.

You will document patient responses, track progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and continued progress.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans created by occupational therapists.
• Help patients with exercises and ADL training to improve independence.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of patient responses and progress.
• Educate patients and families on home exercises and adaptive techniques.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
• Support therapists by providing observations and progress notes.

Connaissances

Therapy interventions

ADL training

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient education

Formation

OTA degree

Description du poste

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 SummaryThe 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 CertificationsMust have and maintain a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification Current valid CPR certification, preferred

QualificationsEducation: Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited programExperience: 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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