Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant — Weekly Pay & Benefits

Synchrony Rehab; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Synchrony Rehab is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapists in delivering therapeutic interventions and ADL training in an interdisciplinary care setting. You will join an orientation designed to set you up for success as you begin work with the team.

Under supervision, you’ll assist with exercise programs, monitor patient progress, document responses, and educate families on home exercises and adaptive techniques to sustain progress.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification.
• Current CPR certification, preferred.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• 0-1 years of experience.

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.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program

Job description

Synchrony Rehab is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapists in delivering therapeutic interventions and ADL training in an interdisciplinary care setting. You will join an orientation designed to set you up for success as you begin work with the team.

Under supervision, you’ll assist with exercise programs, monitor patient progress, document responses, and educate families on home exercises and adaptive techniques to sustain progress.