Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Trilogy Health Services•Georgetown, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Synchrony Rehab is seeking a licensed Part-Time or Full-Time Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team at The Landings of Georgetown, a dynamic and innovative Senior Living Community located in Georgetown, SC. This role involves providing therapeutic interventions under the direction of an occupational therapist in an interdisciplinary environment. The position emphasizes program development, quality improvement, problem-solving, and performance enhancement. The company culture values employee success, personalized orientation, and ongoing support.

Requirements

Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Associate Degree
0-1 years of experience
Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, and moving intermittently during working hours.
Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and all business associates outside of the health campus.

Responsibilities

Provides therapeutic interventions as directed by the occupational therapist in campus locations, home health and/or outpatient care.
Evaluates patient response to treatment and provide feedback to the rest of the team.
Documents the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
Collaborates with the occupational therapist to develop new methods of delivering education to patients and family.
Assists the occupational therapist in providing team members with in-service/cross-training on occupational therapy knowledge and skill areas as needed.
Contributes to the delivery of cost-effective care.
Reports any complaints and/or grievances made by the residents to the Rehab Program Director or Director of Health Services.
Reports incidents or suspected incidents of resident abuse to the Rehab Program Director/Director of Health Services and/or the Executive Director immediately.
Travel, as needed, to other campus locations and/or to home health assignments in the designated territory.
Complies with all resident rights per the company’s Resident Rights Policy.
Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities.
Participates in survey preparation activities.
Other duties as assigned.