Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA
About The Position
Synchrony Rehab is seeking a Float Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide flexible therapy coverage across three senior living communities: Mt. Pleasant House in Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina; Meadows of Rockwell in Rockwell, North Carolina; and Meadowview Terrace of Wadesboro in Wadesboro, North Carolina. The role offers variety across work settings, with paid mileage for travel between communities. The ideal candidate is adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable supporting three communities. Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant provides therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. Synchrony provides an orientation personalized to the work environment and ongoing support from its team.
Requirements
- Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
- Must have and maintain current, valid state OTA licensure or certification.
- Experience: 0–1 years.
Nice To Haves
- Current valid CPR certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with 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 to improve functional abilities and independence.
- Observe patients’ responses to therapy, maintain up-to-date documentation, document progress, and report findings to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Educate and guide patients and their families on home exercises, adaptive techniques, and strategies to support continued progress.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Support Occupational Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress by providing observations and insights.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid mileage for travel between communities.
- Weekly pay.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits after the first month.
- Student loan repayment.
- Competitive 401(k) match.
- Orientation personalized to the work environment.
- Ongoing team support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
