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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Sign on $7500

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Westborough, MA, US

Salary

$54,080 - $79,040 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant who will be part of an interdisciplinary treatment team providing therapeutic services to diverse patient populations.
  • Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of experience, as the position is open to new graduates and those willing to learn.
  • The role requires an associate's degree in occupational therapy and a current license in Massachusetts, with 2-3 years of psychiatric or substance use experience preferred.
  • The salary range for this position is between $54,080 and $79,040, along with a $7,500 sign-on bonus and various employee benefits.
  • The work schedule is full-time, consisting of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, plus two weekend days a month with a day off during the week.

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

Job Summary:

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

Shift details: Full-time 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday & 2 weekend days a month with day off during the week

$7500 sign on bonus!!

Essential Functions:

  • Develops and conducts group therapy
  • Provides assessment to identify patient needs
  • Documents pertinent clinical data following group
  • Provides individual assessment to patients as needed and makes recommendations to treatment team regarding needs for specialized rehab services or for planning for 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
  • 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
  • Associates 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 of Adult, Child and Infant.
  • 2 - 3years of inpatient/outpatient psychiatric/substance use experience (willing to train individuals with a passion to learn)

Salary: $54,080 - 79,040

    • 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
    • Tuition Reimbursement



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