Occupational Therapy Assistant; COTA Job Lowell area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Position: Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Overview

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) | Part time | Mobile Outpatient | 18-24 hours/week | Lowell, Massachusetts

Benefits

Benefits:
We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full‑Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part‑Time team members.
Paid Time Off:
We offer generous paid time off to Full‑Time and Part‑Time team members.
Support for New Grads:
Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
Continuing

Education:

Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
H‑1B Visa & Relocation Assistance:
We support visa or green card sponsor ships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full‑time role.
Perks at Powerback:
Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our Power Zone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Responsibilities

Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.

Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work‑related meetings.

Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.

Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.

Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.

Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.

Implements a patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist.

Provides individualized occupational therapy interventions including application of therapeutic techniques in such areas as, but not limited to:

Cognitive skills
Muscle strength
Coordination
Endurance
Mobility
Perceptual abilities
Sensory awareness
Sitting and standing tolerance
Balance
Activities of daily living
Joint protection
Work simplification
Orientation
Physical agent modalities
Low vision
Fall risk management
Medication management
Health and wellness
Community integration and reintegration

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Must have a valid license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence.

Posted Salary Range

USD $35.00 - $44.00 /Hr.

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