Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Patient Care Impact

Morrison Woods Health Campus; Economy (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, dental, and vision benefits (1

401(k) Company Match

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, vision, dental & lifeinsurance

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Job summary

Synchrony in Muncie, IN is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join an interdisciplinary team under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. You will implement therapeutic interventions and document patient responses, while collaborating with the care team to support patient independence.

Requirements include a degree in OTA from an accredited program and state OTA licensure or certification, with CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification
• Current valid CPR certification, preferred
• 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.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation of progress

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program

0-1 years experience

Job description

Synchrony in Muncie, IN is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join an interdisciplinary team under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. You will implement therapeutic interventions and document patient responses, while collaborating with the care team to support patient independence.

Requirements include a degree in OTA from an accredited program and state OTA licensure or certification, with CPR certification preferred.