Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

POSITION OVERVIEW Job Summary 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. QUALIFICATIONS 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. BENEFITS Competitive salaries and weekly pay. 401(k) Company Match. Mental Health Support Program. Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement. Health, vision, dental & life insurance start on the first day of the month following your start date. First time homebuyers’ program. HSA/FSA. And so much more. LOCATION Wellbrooke, South Bend, IN 52565, South Bend, IN EEO STATEMENT As one of Fortune’s Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work, Synchrony is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to helping you reach your full potential and to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. #J-18808-Ljbffr