Occupational Therapy Assistant — Growth & Weekly Pay

Morrison Woods Health Campus; Hartford City (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, dental and vision benefits

Student loan repayment

401(k) match

Job summary

Synchrony is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to provide therapeutic interventions under the direction of an Occupational Therapist in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.

The OTA will assist in executing treatment plans, support patients with ADL training, and help document progress for supervising therapists, while educating patients and families on home exercise programs and strategies to maintain progress.

Qualifications

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

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

ADL training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Synchrony is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to provide therapeutic interventions under the direction of an Occupational Therapist in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.

The OTA will assist in executing treatment plans, support patients with ADL training, and help document progress for supervising therapists, while educating patients and families on home exercise programs and strategies to maintain progress.