Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Synchrony Rehab; Munroe Falls (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, dental, vision benefits after

Student loan repayment

401(k) match

Job summary

The Synchrony Rehab Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) position supports an Occupational Therapist in an interdisciplinary setting, providing therapeutic interventions and monitoring progress. You will assist with exercises, ADL training, and collaboration with the care team to ensure quality patient outcomes in Ohio.

Role includes patient and family education on home programs, maintaining up-to-date documentation, and contributing observations to the supervising therapist.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program
• Experience: 0-1 years
• Licensure: Must have and maintain a current OTA license or certification
• CPR: Current CPR certification preferred

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 report findings to the supervising OT.
• Provide education to patients and families on home exercises and adaptive strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Support OT in evaluating patient needs and progress with additional observations.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Therapeutic exercises

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.

Benefits

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.

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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