Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Synchrony Rehab at The Landings of Chestnut Grove; Sparta (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony Rehab at The Landings of Chestnut Grove is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support therapeutic interventions under an OT. The role emphasizes carrying out treatment plans, ADL training, and patient education in a collaborative rehab setting.

Required is an OTA degree with state licensure; CPR certification is preferred. Expect a team environment with ongoing documentation and progress reporting to supervising therapists.

Qualifications

• OTA degree from an accredited program.
• Current state OTA licensure required; CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists, including therapeutic exercises and ADL training.
• Help patients with exercises and adaptive techniques to improve functional independence.
• Observe and document patient responses and progress, reporting to the supervising OT.
• Provide education to patients and families on home exercises and strategies to support progress.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Support OT in evaluating patient needs and progress with additional observations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team 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

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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