Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Worcester, MA

Key Responsibilities Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings, and support student supervision under the guidance of the supervising Occupational Therapist.

Job Title

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Long Term Care (LTC)

Location

Worcester, MA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Administer rehabilitation procedures including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
• Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Document all required clinical information in the electronic documentation system and accurately record treatment minutes per regulatory requirements
• Provide consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding cognitive and/or physical disorders
• Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings, and support student supervision under the guidance of the supervising Occupational Therapist

Required Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts OTA State License (required)
• Minimum of 1 year of OTA experience, OR completion of a Level II fieldwork experience (new graduates with Level II experience considered)
• Long Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience required
• Adherence to NBCOT, AOTA, and Massachusetts state practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics standards

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience utilizing evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions in a long-term care setting
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems used in rehabilitation or LTC environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting patients with cognitive and physical rehabilitation needs in a long-term care environment
• Contract position offering schedule consistency with day shift hours