Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Synchrony Rehab at Covenant Place; Sumter (SC); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Student loan repayment

401(k) match

Résumé du poste

Synchrony Rehab at Covenant Place in Sumter, SC is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to assist in implementing treatment plans under an Occupational Therapist. You’ll help with therapeutic exercises, ADL training, and progress documentation, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patient independence.

The role requires OTA licensure/certification and CPR, with 0–1 years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• OTA licensure or certification required and current CPR preferred.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• 0–1 years of experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists.
• Help patients with exercises and ADL training to improve independence.
• Document patient progress and report findings to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and families on home exercises and strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.

Connaissances

ADL training

Therapeutic exercises

Documentation

Home exercise guidance

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Formation

OTA license/certification

CPR certification

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 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

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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