Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Morrison Woods Health Campus; Tipton (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) Company Match

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Synchrony in Muncie, IN is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapists in an interdisciplinary team. You will assist with therapeutic exercises, ADL training, and progress documentation while educating patients and families on home programs.

Under supervision, you will help implement treatment plans, monitor patient responses, and collaborate with therapists to ensure comprehensive care. This entry-level role offers weekly pay, benefits after a month, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: OTA degree from an accredited program.
• Experience: 0–1 years.
• Licenses and Certifications: Must have OTA licensure/certification; CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans created by occupational therapists.
• Help patients with exercises and ADL training.
• Document patients’ responses and progress; report to supervising OT.
• Educate patients and families on home exercises and adaptive techniques.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Support OTs by observing and contributing additional insights.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

OTA licensure

Therapy interventions

Documentation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in OTA from accredited program

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.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

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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WHERE YOU'LL WORK : Location: US-IN-Muncie

LET'S TALK ABOUT 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!

GET IN TOUCH: Heather 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.

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.