Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Advocate Healthcare of East Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium wages

Consistent PRN opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Advocate Healthcare of East Boston is seeking a Full Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our senior care team in Boston, MA. The role requires MA licensure, graduation from an accredited COTA program, and at least one year of COTA experience.

In this role you will administer treatments, follow care plans, educate patients and families, monitor responses, and document work according to policy and regulations. Training and collaborative care functions are included.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice in MA.
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• At least one year of experience as a COTA.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment to residents to relieve pain, restore or improve function.
• Ensure treatment aligns with established plan of care.
• Provide clinical support and educate patients, families, and caregivers.
• Monitor patient response to treatment.
• Complete required forms and documentation per policy and state/federal regulations.
• Participate in collaborative care conferences.
• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other care staff.
• Educate patient, caregiver, and community partners.
• Assist with training of facility and professional partners.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory education, training and competency programs.
• Support COTA student development and education programs.

Skills

1 year experience as COTA

Education

Accredited COTA program

Job description

Advocate Healthcare of East Boston, a premiere senior care provider, is now hiring a Full Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant!

• Premium wages

• Consistent PRN opportunities

• Flexible schedule

To be considered you will need

• Current license to practice profession in the State of MA

• Graduation from an accredited school of occupational therapist assistant is required

• At least one year of experience as a COTA

Resident Care:

• Administer treatment to residents and patients with temporary or long-term disabilities to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and promote healing

• Assure all treatment is delivered in accordance with an established plan of care

• Provide clinical support and instruct patients, families, and caregivers

• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention

• Complete required forms and documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations

Training/Education:

• Participate in collaborative care conferences

• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff

• Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners

• Assist with training and education of facility and professional partners

• Ensure compliance with mandatory education, training and competency programs

• Participation in COTA student development and educational programs