Certified OT Assistant - Impactful Therapy Role

The Willows at Okemos; Okemos (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony in Michigan seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support therapy plans under an OT. You will assist with therapeutic exercises, ADL training, and progress documentation in a collaborative interdisciplinary setting. A state OTA license or certification is required, CPR certification preferred, and 0–1 years of experience is acceptable.

Typical duties include patient education, home-exercise guidance, and close communication with supervising therapists to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Experience: 0-1 years; must have state OTA licensure or certification; CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out treatment plans developed by occupational therapists, including exercises and ADL training.
• Help patients with exercises and adaptive techniques to improve independence.
• Observe and document patient responses and progress for supervising OT.
• Provide home-exercise guidance to patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure patient care.
• Support OTs in evaluating needs and progress with additional observations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ADL training

Therapeutic exercises

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Synchrony in Michigan seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support therapy plans under an OT. You will assist with therapeutic exercises, ADL training, and progress documentation in a collaborative interdisciplinary setting. A state OTA license or certification is required, CPR certification preferred, and 0–1 years of experience is acceptable.

Typical duties include patient education, home-exercise guidance, and close communication with supervising therapists to ensure quality care.