Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support skilled restorative therapy services. You will implement physician orders, document progress, and collaborate with residents, families, and staff to ensure quality care.

The ideal candidate holds a NYS OTA license (unencumbered), an associate degree in Occupational Therapy, and demonstrates strong communication, teamwork, and initiative in a geriatric setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited school with an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Geriatric experience preferred.
• A current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Able to use necessary computer applications.
• Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources.
• High level of motivation and ability to take initiative appropriately.
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to function effectively in stressful and changing situations.
• Ability to positively give and receive oral and written direction.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programs.
• Provides Occupational Therapy plan of treatments and modalities per physician orders.
• Communicate tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Communicate effectively with residents with various impairments.
• Train/supervise staff when needed.
• Relate information regarding a resident’s condition clearly.
• Assist in planning, organizing and implementing department goals and procedures.
• Document resident progress toward therapy goals.
• Complete Daily Activity Schedule and progress notes per policy.
• Provide education to residents, staff and family as directed.
• Comply with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy.
• Complete all documentation to meet professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strive to meet productivity goals and initiate corrective actions for non-attainment.
• Utilize clinical software per policies and procedures.
• Assist in ordering equipment for the facility and residents.
• Maintain proper body mechanics and safety in duties.
• Maintain current professional knowledge of Occupational Therapy standards.
• Comply with all facility policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of facility and resident information.
• Respect all resident rights and report any abuse or neglect.
• Follow sanitation and infection control policies.
• Keep Rehabilitation manager and Occupational Therapist informed and updated.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Professional initiative

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Clinical software

Job description

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Graduate of an accredited school with an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Geriatric experience preferred
• A current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportation
• Able to use necessary computer applications
• Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources
• High level of motivation and ability to take initiative appropriately
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to function effectively in stressful and changing situations
• Ability to positively give and receive oral and written direction

Essential Job Functions:

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it does not in any way state or imply that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programs
• Provides Occupational Therapy plan of treatments and modalities per physician orders
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully and effectively communicate with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
• Must effectively communicate with residents with visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical and emotional impairments
• Must possess the ability to train/supervise and discipline subordinate staff
• Must be able to relate information regarding a resident’s condition
• Must possess the ability to assist in planning, organizing and implementing the goals, objectives and policies and procedures of the department
• Documents resident progress toward occupational therapy goals
• Completes Daily Activity Schedule and progress notes per facility policy.
• Provides resident, staff and family education as directed
• Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
• Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements
• Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment
• Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures
• Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.
• Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Occupational Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standards
• Complies with all facility policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information
• Respects all residents all resident rights
• Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately
• Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures
• Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager and Occupational Therapist informed and updated appropriately

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.

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