Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant FT Days

Tenet Healthcare; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will work under the guidance of a Registered Occupational Therapist to provide essential patient treatments and maintain comprehensive documentation. The position involves working with a diverse patient population, from neonates to geriatrics, ensuring high-quality care and clinical competency. This dynamic environment emphasizes professional growth and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient health outcomes. If you're passionate about occupational therapy and committed to providing exceptional care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in occupational therapy assistant required.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant by AOTA required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient treatments as directed by a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Document treatments and maintain equipment performance.

Skills

Patient Treatment

Documentation Skills

Clinical Competency

Education

Associate degree in occupational therapy assistant

Tools

Therapeutic Equipment

Job description

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America’s 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.

Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Position Summary:
At the direction of a Registered Occupational Therapist, performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Performs selected tests and measurements as directed by therapist; maintains documentation on all treatments; assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use.

Qualifications:

1. EDUCATION: Required: Associate degree in occupational therapy assistant, Active U.S. military service members, or veterans with any military service, training, or education verified and credited by an accredited OTA program is acceptable.
2. EXPERIENCE: Preferred: 1 year of experience.
3. CERTIFICATIONS: Required: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant by AOTA. Licensure, as required by State law.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.