Therapy - COTA

Cynet Health; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a 13-week assignment in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The position focuses on Long Term Care and requires 1+ year OTA experience, with day shifts and 8-hour shifts.

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will deliver rehabilitative interventions, document progress in the clinical record, and collaborate with the care team to support functional outcomes for patients.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of OTA experience.
• LTC or Rehab experience.
• Active OTA license.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled treatment under supervision.
• Administer ADL retraining, therapeutic activities and exercises.
• Document progress in the clinical record and communicate with the supervising OT.
• Coordinate with patients, families and care teams to support outcomes.

Skills

OTA experience

LTC experience

Job description

Therapy - COTA

Profession: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: 1+ years of OTA experience, LTC or Rehab Experience

License: Active OTA license

Certifications: Active State Licensure/Registration when applicable

Must-Have:

• 1+ years of OTA experience
• LTC or Rehab Experience
• Active OTA license

Description:Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.Provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist.Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and the use of supportive and assistive devices.Assesses patient progress and communicates with supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to supervising Occupational Therapist.Provides consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to cognitive and/or physical disorders.Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.Provides input to supervisor for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.Participates in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.Participates in facility and company required trainings, in-services, and conferences.Able to work with supervising Occupational Therapist to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Able to supervise and support students under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.Adheres to NBCOT, AOTA, and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant.