Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Trilogy Health Services, LLC; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Weekly pay

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support Program

Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Re

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, vision, dental & life ins.

First time homebuyers’ program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Trilogy Health Services, LLC in Terre Haute, IN is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support treatment plans and help patients improve function and independence. The OTA will work under the direction of an Occupational Therapist in an interdisciplinary setting.

Ideal candidate has an accredited OTA degree and 0–1 years of experience. CPR certification is preferred, with duties including education for patients and families andCollaborating with the care team to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Experience: 0–1 years.

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 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.

Education

OTA degree from accredited program

Job description

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

• 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.

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!

Location

US-IN-Terre Haute, Cobblestone Crossings, 1850 E Howard Wayne Dr, Terre Haute, IN

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