Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Athena Health Care Systems; Craigville Beach, Barnstable (MA, MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement

Discount program

Job summary

Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is seeking a per diem Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our care team. You will provide direct resident treatments under supervision and participate in program development, with weekly pay up to $36 per hour.

The role requires MA OTA licensure, an accredited associate degree, and CEUs as per state requirements. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• CEUs per state licensure requirements.
• Must possess an OTA license in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct resident treatments under a physician's order according to an established plan of care.
• Contributes to team meetings and decision-making processes.
• Consults with and trains patients, residents, and caregivers.
• Monitors efficiencies in collaboration with supervisor.
• Documents activities in the clinical documentation system timely.
• Adheres to Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

English language

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

State licensure CEUs

Massachusetts OTA license

Job description

We are hiring a per diem Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our dynamic care team at Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center!

Weekly pay up to $36 an hour.

As a COTA, you assist in the provision of collection of assessment data, and direct treatment to a general rehab caseload under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist and participate in clinical program development.

Education & Experience:

• As a minimum, an associate degree in occupational therapy assistant from an accredited program.
• CEU’s per state licensure requirements.
• Must possess an OTA license in Massachusetts.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care.Treatment venues include individual, supervised, and group.
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
• Consults with and trains patients, residents and caregivers.
• Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
• Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.

Specific Requirements:

• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
• Communication skills needed for directing staff, customer relations, marketing activities.
• Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and direct patient care.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).