Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) – Multiple Massachusetts Locations

Relient Health•Boston, MA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Relient Health is hiring licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) for full-time, in-person, direct-hire permanent placement opportunities in Massachusetts. Positions are available across rehabilitation departments in settings that may include skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, outpatient clinics, pediatric settings, and home health, depending on the location. Current markets include Boston, Brewster, Brighton, Chelsea, Fitchburg, Framingham, Methuen, Pittsfield, Wilmington, and other Massachusetts locations. These are not travel, contract, or PRN positions. The role is exclusively for licensed COTAs, or candidates eligible for or awaiting Massachusetts licensure. Recent graduates of accredited OTA programs and COTAs relocating to Massachusetts are also invited to explore opportunities. Compensation is $30–$40 per hour, varying by market, setting, and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, and continuing education support. Some locations may offer relocation assistance or sign-on bonuses. Relient Health specializes in permanent placement for licensed rehabilitation therapy professionals and offers transparent communication, market-specific insight, interview preparation, offer negotiation support, and assistance with licensure transfers and relocation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program.
Active Massachusetts COTA license, or eligibility for or pending Massachusetts licensure.
Ability to work full-time in one of the listed Massachusetts markets.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Some locations offer relocation assistance or sign-on bonuses.

Responsibilities

Implement treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).
Deliver occupational therapy services in a rehabilitation setting.
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), functional skills, safety, and independence.
Document patient care in EMR systems in accordance with state, federal, and facility standards.
Collaborate with occupational therapists, rehabilitation staff, nursing teams, and interdisciplinary care providers.