Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday & overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

401(k) with employer match

Employer-paid life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support a dynamic care team in Massachusetts. You will assist in data collection and deliver direct treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, while participating in clinical program development.

Education requirements include an associate degree in OTA from an accredited program, MA OTA license, and CEUs per licensure requirements; strong communication

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Under physician's order, provides direct resident treatments per established care plan (individual, supervised, group).
• Contributes to team meetings and program decisions.
• Consults with and trains patients, residents and caregivers.
• Monitors efficiencies with supervisor and documents activities timely.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Massachusetts OTA license

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:

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday & Overtime Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full-Time Staff:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 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).