Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Synchrony Rehab; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony Rehab is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapeutic interventions at The Gardens at Sumter and Covenant Place. The role involves assisting in treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Benefits include competitive pay and health insurance after the first month.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Health benefits after first month

Student loan repayment

401(k) match

Qualifications

• Must have current state OTA licensure.
• Current valid CPR certification preferred.
• 0-1 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in treatment plans developed by occupational therapists.
• Document patient responses to therapy and report to therapists.
• Provide education on home exercises.

Skills

Therapeutic exercises

ADL training

Documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program

Job description

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Overview

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 licensed Full-Time Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team at The Gardens at Sumter and Covenant Place a dynamic and innovative Senior Living Community located in Sumter, SC!

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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