Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Athena Health Care Systems; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement

Exclusive employer discount program

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is hiring a per diem Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our care team. You will assist in data collection, provide direct treatment to a general rehab caseload under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, and participate in program development.

Education: associate degree in OTA; MA OTA license; CEUs. Duties include treatments under physician order, documentation, team participation, training patients and caregivers, and

Qualifications

• Minimum associate degree in occupational therapy assistant from an accredited program.
• CEU requirements per state licensure.
• Must possess an OTA license in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Under physician's order, provides direct resident treatments per care plan (individual, supervised, group).
• Contributes to team meetings and program decisions.
• Trains and counsels patients, residents and caregivers.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

MA OTA license

CEUs per licensure requirements

Job description

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

Weekly pay up to $35 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).