COTA

Athena Health Care Systems; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday & Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

401(k) with Employer Match

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Wareham, MA is hiring full-time and per diem Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) to join our dynamic care team. The role offers 30 hours per week and pay up to $35 per hour with weekly wages.

As a COTA you will assist with data collection, provide direct treatment under an Occupational Therapist, and participate in program development within a 4-star nursing home environment. Benefits are available.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Current licensure by the applicable state agency; CEUs per licensure requirements.
• Newly licensed COTAs welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident treatments under a physician-ordered plan of care.
• Deliver individual, supervised and group treatments as prescribed.
• Participate in program development and contribute to team decisions.
• Train and consult with patients, residents and caregivers.
• Document activities in the clinical documentation system in a timely manner.
• Support quality improvement activities and maintain regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Written communication

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

State licensure

CEUs per licensure requirements

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.

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).