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

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: Worcester, 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) – Long Term Care (LTC)

Location

Worcester, MA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Administer rehabilitation procedures including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
• Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Document all required clinical information in the electronic documentation system and accurately record treatment minutes per regulatory requirements
• Provide consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding cognitive and/or physical disorders
• Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings, and support student supervision under the guidance of the supervising Occupational Therapist

Required Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts OTA State License (required)
• Minimum of 1 year of OTA experience, OR completion of a Level II fieldwork experience (new graduates with Level II experience considered)
• Long Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience required
• Adherence to NBCOT, AOTA, and Massachusetts state practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics standards

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience utilizing evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions in a long-term care setting
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems used in rehabilitation or LTC environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting patients with cognitive and physical rehabilitation needs in a long-term care environment
• Contract position offering schedule consistency with day shift hours