Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Athena Health Care Systems; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our care team. You will support collection of assessment data and direct treatment under supervision of an Occupational Therapist across a general rehab caseload.

The role requires an associate degree, MA OTA license, CEUs, and strong communication. We offer weekly pay up to $35 per hour, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Massachusetts OTA license required; CEUs per licensure rules.
• Ability to function in a multi-staff setting and interact professionally.

Responsibilities

• Under physician order, provide direct resident treatments per plan of care.
• Contribute to team meetings and program development.
• Consult with and train patients, residents, and caregivers.
• Monitor efficiency in collaboration with supervisor.
• Document activities timely using the company system.
• Adhere to Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Participate in clinical program development and implementation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Mobility endurance

English language fluency

Education

Associate degree in OTA

Massachusetts OTA license

CEUs per licensure

Job description

We are hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our dynamic care team at Southbridge 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).