Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - its our way of life, and youll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted Best Place to Work for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift with on call and 1 holiday per year

Location: This position will require driving; Westport/Dartmouth/New Bedford areas

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under direction of the Clinical Manager and the Occupational Therapist, work toward the achievement of the following patient goals: prevent disability, relieve pain, develop, improve or restore motor function and maintain maximum physical, emotional, social and mental performance within the patients capabilities. Meet all documentation requirements in a complete and timely manner.

• The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is required to have an associate degree from a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• Two years experience required. Home care experience preferred.
• Must possess and demonstrate highly effective interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Requires proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs.
• Must be licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant by the Board of Registration in Medicine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.