Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Marlborough, MA

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: Marlborough, MA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Location

Marlborough, MA | Long Term Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders, developing appropriate plans of care in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly, documenting all required information in the electronic documentation system per regulatory and clinical requirements
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans; participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders
• Complete comprehensive discharge summaries and accurately record treatment minutes per all regulatory and clinical requirements

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of OTA experience required
• Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation experience required
• Active Massachusetts OTA license required
• New graduates may be considered provided they have completed a Level II fieldwork experience (Level I observation experience alone does not qualify)
• Adherence to NBCOT and Massachusetts state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience utilizing standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems in a clinical setting
• Experience supervising rehabilitation aides or students

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting patients in a long term care setting with a focus on functional independence and quality of life
• Work within a collaborative rehabilitation team environment with access to required trainings, in-services, and professional development opportunities