Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

We are hiring Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) to join our dynamic care team at Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Newport! Full-time and part-time openings. Weekly pay! Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life. Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, and we aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company. As a COTA, you assist in the provision of collection of assessment data, and direct treatment to a general rehab caseload under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist and participate in clinical program development.

Education & Experience :

• As a minimum, an associate degree in occupational therapy assistant from an accredited program.
• Must possess an active and unencumbered COTA license in Rhode Island, or be in the process of obtaining one.

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About Athena Health Care Systems :

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena's Benefits :

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities / agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.