Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Everett; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Everett in Everett, MA is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant. You will provide OT plans and treatments per physician orders, communicating with residents and families, and ensuring quality care.

Ideal candidates have an associate’s degree in occupational therapy, MA license, and willingness to work with geriatric residents. Strong communication, supervision skills, and computer proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Must have current unencumbered MA license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited school with an associate’s degree in occupational therapy.
• Geriatric experience preferred.
• Current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Able to use necessary computer applications.
• Able to communicate professionally with internal and external resources.

Responsibilities

• Provides Occupational Therapy plan of treatments and modalities per physician orders.
• Communicates effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Trains, supervises and disciplines subordinate staff as needed.
• Documents resident progress toward OT goals.
• Completes daily activity schedule and progress notes per facility policy.
• Provides resident, staff, and family education as directed.
• Maintains compliance with Federal and State regulations for rehab therapy.

Skills

Communication with residents

Communication with staff and resources

Train/supervise staff

Computer applications

Education

Associate’s degree in occupational therapy

MA occupational therapy license

Tools

Clinical software applications

Job description

New Rate: (Up To $40/hr)

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 MA 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

Essential Job Functions:

• 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


• Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures


• 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


• Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediatelyFollows 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.