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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Athena Health Care Systems

Lowell, MAFull-timeup to $35/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
up to $35/hr
Location
Lowell, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CEU’s Per State Licensure RequirementsMassachusetts OTA LicenseAssociate's degree

Job overview

Athena Health Care Systems is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Lowell is hiring a full‑time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist with assessment data collection, provide direct resident treatments, contribute to team decisions, train patients and caregivers, monitor efficiencies, document care, and support clinical program development.

Key focus areas include Provide direct resident treatments under a physician’s order according to the plan of care, Contribute to team meetings and decision‑making process, and Consult with and train patients, residents and caregivers.

Successful candidates bring Associate Degree In Occupational Therapy Assistant, Massachusetts OTA License, and CEUs Per State Licensure Requirements. Important skills include Strong Oral Communication, Strong Written Communication, Strong Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills, Ability To Function In Multi‑Faceted Systems, and Standing And Walking Significant Time. Preferred (not required): Oral Communication, Communication, Organizational Skills, and Clinical Documentation System.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsAbility to Function in Multi‑Faceted SystemsStanding and Walking Significant TimeIntense Attention and ConcentrationPrioritization and Time ManagementAbility to Work With Diverse PopulationsEnglish Language ProficiencyClinical Documentation System UseKnowledge of Medicare RegulationsOral CommunicationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsClinical Documentation SystemMedicare Regulations KnowledgeCollection of Assessment DataDirect TreatmentClinical Program DevelopmentResident TreatmentsTeam Meeting ContributionConsultingTraining PatientsTraining ResidentsTraining CaregiversMonitoring EfficienciesDocumentationMedicare RegulationsReimbursement RegulationsManipulations of EquipmentDirect Patient CareAttention and ConcentrationCoping With StressTime ManagementDealing With Diverse PersonalitiesDealing With Diverse AgesDealing With Diverse Cultural BackgroundsEnglish Language ArticulationEnglish Language Comprehension

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy AssistantCEU’s Per State Licensure RequirementsMassachusetts OTA LicenseCOVID VaccinationFlu Vaccination

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Lowell is hiring a full-time COTA!

Up to $35 an hour with weekly pay.

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.

  • Must possess a Massachusetts OTA license.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venues include 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.

Specific Requirements:

  • 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).

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