Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Sign on $7500

New grads welcome to apply! Willing to train individuals with a passion to learn.

About the role

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, providing therapeutic recreational and activity services to all patient populations including Special Needs, Adult, Child, and Adolescent. This role uses a person-centered, trauma-informed approach that acknowledges the potential for recovery and wellness for every person served.

Responsibilities

• Develops and conducts group therapy
• Provides assessment to identify patient needs
• Documents pertinent clinical data following group sessions
• Provides individual assessment to patients as needed and makes recommendations to the treatment team regarding needs for specialized rehab services or for planning discharge and aftercare support
• Participates in maintaining inventory of supplies
• Assists in maintaining unit arts supplies and reports issues to the Director
• Assists as necessary for projects, reports, and other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in occupational therapy from an AOTA-accredited program
• Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• American Occupational Therapy Association membership preferred
• IRF and/or LTACH experience preferred
• Current Certification in BLS for Adult, Child, and Infant
• 2–3 years of inpatient/outpatient psychiatric/substance use experience (willing to train individuals with a passion to learn)

Skills

• Effective group facilitation
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and their effects on functional capacity
• Knowledge of therapeutic use of multimedia and expressive arts modalities to support stabilization and rehabilitation
• Understanding of age, socioeconomic, and cultural factors affecting patients' interest and ability to participate in rehabilitation programs
• Ability to effectively redirect patients and set clear, timely limits on inappropriate behavior

Pay

$54,080 – $79,040

$7,500 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday–Friday and 2 weekend days per month, with a day off during the week.

Benefits

• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• AD&D and Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement