Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Athena Health Care Systems; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and personal time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Athena Health Care Systems is hiring full-time and per diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to join our care team at The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Wareham, MA—a 4-star nursing home. The position offers 30 hours per week, up to $35 per hour with weekly pay and benefits.

As a COTA, you assist in data collection and provide direct treatment under an OT, participating in program development.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in occupational therapy assistant from an accredited program.
• Must maintain state licensure as required by licensing body.
• Newly licensed COTAs are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct resident treatments under physician order according to care plan.
• Document activities and care provided in the clinical documentation system.
• Participate in program development and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with supervisor, rehab staff, residents and caregivers.

Skills

multi-staff interaction

oral and written communication

organizational skills

analytical skills

time management

documentation

attention to detail

stress management

customer relations

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

State licensure (current)

New graduates welcome

Job description

We are hiring full-time and per diem Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Wareham - a 4-star nursing home! 30 hours a week. Up to $35 an hour with weekly pay. Benefits available.

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.

• 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.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

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).