Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America’s 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades. $15K Sign-On Bonus Available! Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen. Position Summary: At the direction of a Registered Occupational Therapist, performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Performs selected tests and measurements as directed by therapist; maintains documentation on all treatments; assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use. Position requires every other weekend and every other holiday commitment.
Requirements
- EDUCATION Required: Associate degree in occupational therapy assistant, Active U.S. military service members, or veterans with any military service, training, or education verified and credited by an accredited OTA program is acceptable
- CERTIFICATIONS: Required: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant by AOTA. Licensure, as required by State law.
Nice To Haves
- EXPERIENCE Preferred: 1 year of experience
Responsibilities
- At the direction of a Registered Occupational Therapist, performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan.
- Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements.
- Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency.
- Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
- Performs selected tests and measurements as directed by therapist
- Maintains documentation on all treatments
- Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
