Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

TEEMA Solutions Group; Dalton (MA); On-site; USD 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Pittsfield, MA. This full-time position involves supporting the Occupational Therapist with patient care, including monitoring progress, encouraging recovery, and teaching techniques to enhance patients' independence. Candidates must hold a COTA license and active BLS certification. Competitive pay at $40.50/hr and a contract duration of 19 weeks with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Must be accredited by ACOTE.
• Active BLS certification required.
• Possess a current COTA license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient progress throughout treatment.
• Encourage patients during recovery.
• Teach techniques to patients and caregivers.
• Help patients improve their quality of life.

Skills

Monitoring patient progress

Encouragement skills

Problem-solving abilities

Motor skills training

Teaching techniques

Education

COTA license

BLS certification

Job description

Hiring Certified Occupational Therapists Assistant in Pittsfield, MA! Please review the job description and APPLY if you are interested!

Job Title

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (Full-time)

Pay Range

$40.50/hr

Contract Duration

19 weeks with possible extension

Shift

8:00 am - 4:30 pm (30-Minute Meal Break)

Location

Pittsfield, MA 01201

POSITION SUMMARY

An Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Occupational Therapist Assistant, supports the Occupational Therapist in conducting therapy treatments to improve patients’ mobility and physical health. Their main duties include helping patients perform exercises or treatment plans, recording a patients’ health progress and collecting patients’ medical history or other personal information

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring a patient’s progress to make sure that they’re successfully completing treatment
• Encouraging the patient during their recovery process
• Helping patients to improve their quality of life by finding solutions to their problems
• Helping injured employees improve their motor skills with the goal of re-entering the workforce
• Teaching patients with disabilities to become more independent
• Updating patient records for the Occupational Therapist
• Keeping the office, treatment room and equipment in good order
• Teaching patients, family members or other Caregivers skills and techniques to help with the patients’ treatment program

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Occupational Therapy Assistant must be accredited by ACOTE and must passed the exam.
• Must have active BLS
• Possess current and active COTA license/Cert