Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Maefairhealthcare; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

Career Advancement Opportunities

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join their dynamic care team in Wareham, Massachusetts. The role offers competitive pay up to $35 an hour for 24 hours a week, with a focus on providing resident treatments, participating in quality improvement activities, and consulting with patients. Ideal candidates possess an associate degree in occupational therapy and strong communication skills. Enjoy additional benefits like health insurance and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.
• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time.
• Requires intense attention and concentration.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct resident treatments under a physician’s order.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process.

Skills

Effective multi-faceted system functioning

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Ability to prioritize and manage time

Education

Associate degree in occupational therapy assistant

Job description

We are hiring a part-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Wareham!

24 hours a week. Up to $35 an hour with weekly pay.

Education & Experience:

• As a minimum, an associate degree in occupational therapy assistant from an accredited program.
• CEU’s per state licensure requirements.
• Current licensure by the applicable state agency.
• Newly licensed COTAs welcome to apply!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as assigned by Rehab Program Manager.
• Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes 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.
• May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.

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.
• Requires intense attention and concentration.
• Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.

Athena’s 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. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow 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).