Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Synchrony Rehab Float Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Synchrony Rehab is seeking a Float Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide flexible coverage across 3 Senior Living Communities supporting therapy needs. This role offers variety in work settings, with paid mileage provided for travel between communities. Ideal candidate is adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable supporting 3 communities.

Communities & Locations:

Somerset Court of Rocky Mount & The Landings of Rocky Mount- Rocky Mount, NC

Wilson House- Wilson, NC

Weekly pay, health, dental, and vision benefits after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! If you're looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Synchrony.

Qualifications

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

Licenses and Certifications: 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.

Roles and 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.