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Biogensys

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Biogensys, Arlington, Massachusetts, us, 02474

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) We are hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a client in Arlington, MA.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient’s private residence or a patient’s room in an independent living facility. Client, Rehabilitation to You allows the Occupational Therapy Assistant to treat patients in the most functional environment— the patient’s home. The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. This position offers a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences, and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.

Ensures adherence to department and patient treatment schedules, timely clinical and billing documentation, and work‑related meetings.

Collaborates with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with each patient’s needs and capabilities.

Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.

Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.

Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.

Implements a patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist.

Provides individualized occupational therapy interventions in areas such as:

Cognitive skills

Muscle strength

Coordination

Endurance

Mobility

Perceptual abilities

Sensory awareness

Sitting and standing tolerance

Balance

Activities of daily living

Joint protection

Work simplification

Orientation

Physical agent modalities

Low vision

Falls risk management

Medication management

Health and wellness

Community integration and reintegration

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program according to AOTA & ACOTE standards.

Initial certification obtained from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.

Work Hours

Shift: First shift

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Meal: 30 minutes

Contract Weeks: 14

Guarantee: 36 hours

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