Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Synchrony Rehab; Sylvania (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

HSA/FSA

First-time homebuyers program

Mental health support

Job summary

Synchrony Rehab in Sylvania, OH seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support therapy plans and therapeutic exercises under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities include ADL training, patient education, and maintaining progress documentation, with collaboration across the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Education required as OTA from an accredited program.
• Experience of 0–1 years in OTA role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists, including ADL training and therapeutic exercises.
• Help patients with exercises and adaptive techniques to improve function and independence.
• Observe and document patients' responses and progress to the supervising OT.
• Educate patients and families on home exercises and strategies for continued progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for comprehensive patient care.
• Support OTs in evaluating patient needs and progress.

Skills

Therapy assistance

ADL training

Documentation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY 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.

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY 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.

Position Overview

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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LOCATION

US-OH-Sylvania
The Lakes of Sylvania
5351 Mitchaw Road
Sylvania
OH

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and weekly pay
• 401(k) Company Match
• Mental Health Support Program
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, vision, dental & life insurance start on the first day of the month following your start date
• First time homebuyers’ program
• HSA/FSA
• And so much more!

LIFE AT TRILOGY

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.

About Trilogy Health Services

As one of Fortune’s Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work, Synchrony is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to helping you reach your full potential and to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.