COTA - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Elderwood•West Roxbury, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center, rehabilitation is about more than completing exercises — it's about helping residents regain confidence, independence, and the ability to participate in the activities and routines that matter most to them. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. Working alongside Occupational Therapists and an interdisciplinary care team, you'll provide individualized therapy interventions that support resident goals, promote functional independence, and enhance quality of life. West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 76-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, providing Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care, along with specialized support including hospice care and respite care. Our interdisciplinary team provides personalized nursing care, rehabilitation services, and clinical support while creating a welcoming environment centered on resident dignity, comfort, and quality of life. As a COTA, you'll have the opportunity to work with residents across a variety of care needs while collaborating with therapists, nursing, and other healthcare professionals to support meaningful progress and individualized goals. If you're passionate about resident-centered care and want to work in an environment where teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence are valued, we'd love to welcome you to the West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center team.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program required
Current Massachusetts licensure or certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required
Current CPR/BLS certification required
Ability to follow individualized treatment plans and work within the established scope of practice
Ability to collaborate effectively with Occupational Therapists, residents, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused approach to care
Passion for helping residents achieve meaningful functional goals
Ability to meet applicable state and federal regulatory requirements
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level

Nice To Haves

Long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation experience preferred
Experience working with geriatric and subacute rehabilitation populations preferred

Responsibilities

Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments according to established plans of care and within the scope of practice
Assist the Occupational Therapist in implementing individualized treatment programs based on resident needs and goals
Provide individual and group therapy interventions as appropriate
Help residents improve their ability to participate in activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, and other functional tasks
Assist residents with improving motor skills, coordination, strength, balance, cognition, and functional abilities
Incorporate meaningful therapeutic activities that support resident goals and encourage independence
Monitor resident response to treatment and communicate progress, concerns, and changes to the Occupational Therapist and appropriate members of the care team
Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, safety strategies, and recommendations that support continued progress
Participate in resident care planning, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary team meetings
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations
Maintain treatment records and other required departmental documentation
Assist with recommending and implementing adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies as directed by the Occupational Therapist
Maintain a safe, organized, and positive therapy environment
Participate in continuing education, in-service training, and departmental meetings
Support quality improvement initiatives and departmental goals
Maintain resident confidentiality, privacy, and dignity in all interactions
Follow all safety, infection control, and regulatory standards
Perform other duties as assigned