Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Company: Synchrony Health Services
Location: East Lansing
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

LIFE AT SYNCHRONY:
We believe in setting our employees up for success. That's why we believe in providing an orientation personalized to your work environment. Even when your orientation period ends, you can rest assured that the Synchrony team will always have your back.
JOIN TEAM SYNCHRONY:
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.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
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.
LET'S TALK ABOUT 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!
GET IN TOUCH:Heather (574) 742-4687APPLY NOW:
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.

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