Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The Springs at Wyandot Trail; Wacker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Trilogy Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) to provide therapeutic interventions under the supervision of an occupational therapist across campus locations and home health settings. The role includes documenting patient progress, collaborating with the OT to enhance education for patients and families, and supporting cost-effective care.

Qualified candidates have an Associate Degree and an active OTA license, with CPR preferred.

Qualifications

• Provides/assists with therapeutic interventions under supervision.
• Maintains documentation of patient care and progress.
• Collaborates with therapists to improve patient education methods.
• Assists with in-service training and staff education.
• Travel to campus locations and home health as needed.
• Ensures compliance with resident rights and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions as directed by the occupational therapist.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment and provide feedback to the team.
• Document the course of patient care and progress.
• Collaborate with OT to develop patient education methods.
• Assist in in-service training and staff development.
• Travel to other campus locations as needed to home health assignments.
• Maintain resident rights and safety compliance.
• Participate in survey preparation activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education delivery

In-service training

Travel to locations

Resident rights compliance

Survey readiness

Education

Associate degree (OTA)

Job description

Responsibilities

Weekly pay, health and dental after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! Make a living while you make a difference at Trilogy Health Services – a senior living provider with the continuous goal of being the Best Healthcare Company in The Midwest.

Qualifications

Responsible for providing, under the direction of an occupational therapist, therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. Demonstrates accountability for and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and performance enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment

• Provides therapeutic interventions as directed by the occupational therapist in campus locations, home health and/or outpatient care.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment and provide feedback to the rest of the team.
• Documents the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
• Collaborates with the occupational therapist to develop new methods of delivering education to patients and family.
• Assists the occupational therapist in providing team members with in-service/cross-training on occupational therapy knowledge and skill areas as needed.
• Contributes to the delivery of cost-effective care.
• Reports any complaints and/or grievances made by the residents to the Rehab Program Director or Director of Health Services. Reports incidents or suspected incidents of resident abuse to the Rehab Program Director/Director of Health Services and/or the Executive Director immediately.
• Travel, as needed, to other campus locations and/or to home health assignments in the designated territory.
• Complies with all resident rights per the company’s Resident Rights Policy.
• Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities.
• Participates in survey preparation activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: Associate DegreeExperience: 0-1 years

Licenses and CertificationsMust have and maintain a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification

Current valid CPR certification, preferredTravel: Yes. Minimally, as required (Typically less than 10%)

THE SYNCHRONY ADVANTAGE

Whether you’re looking for a new chapter, a change of pace, or a helping hand, Trilogy is committed to being the best place that you’ve ever belonged.

Six months of training, orientation and fun!

We believe in setting our employees up for success. That’s why your first six months are referred to as your “blue-badge” period – a time where you are encouraged to ask questions, ask for help when needed, and familiarize yourself with the company culture. Even when your blue badge period ends, you can rest assured that the Trilogy team will always have your back.