Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Synchrony Rehab at MT Pleasant House; Mount Pleasant (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, dental, and vision after first

Student loan repayment

401(k) match

Job summary

Synchrony Rehab at MT Pleasant House in Mount Pleasant, NC is seeking a Float Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide flexible coverage across three senior living communities. You will support therapy needs and travel between sites with mileage reimbursed.

The role offers varied settings, collaborative teamwork, and opportunities to help residents improve daily living and functional independence.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program
• Experience: 0–1 years

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists, including therapeutic exercises and ADL training.
• Help patients with exercises, activities, and adaptive techniques to improve functional abilities and independence.
• Observe and maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients’ responses to therapy, progress, and report findings to the supervising OT.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and families on home exercises and adaptive techniques.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Support OTs in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

OTA licensure

CPR certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

OTA degree

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

Synchrony Rehab is seeking a Float Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide flexible coverage across 3 Senior Living Communities supporting therapy needs. This role offers variety in work settings, with paid mileage provided for travel between communities. Ideal candidate is adaptable, collabortive, and comfortable supporting 3 communities.

Communities & Locations:

Mt. Pleasant House- Mt. Pleasant, NC

Meadows of Rockwell- Rockwell, NC

Meadowview Terrace of Wadesboro- Wadesboro, NC

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.

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