OTA: Empower Rehab & ADLs

Synchrony Rehab at Covenant Place; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony Rehab at Covenant Place in Sumter, SC is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapists in providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary setting. The OTA will assist with exercises, ADL training, and documentation while ensuring patient progress and education for home programs.

The candidate should have an OTA degree from an accredited program and state licensure; CPR certification is preferred. Experience ranges 0-1 years.

Qualifications

• OTA degree from an accredited program.
• 0-1 years of experience.
• Must have and maintain current state OTA licensure or certification.
• Current CPR certification, preferred.

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

ADL training

Therapeutic exercises

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Synchrony Rehab at Covenant Place in Sumter, SC is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapists in providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary setting. The OTA will assist with exercises, ADL training, and documentation while ensuring patient progress and education for home programs.

The candidate should have an OTA degree from an accredited program and state licensure; CPR certification is preferred. Experience ranges 0-1 years.