Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Outpatient

• Employment Type : * Full time *Shift : * Day Shift *Description : * *Mercy Medical Center* a member of Trinity Health Of New England has an exciting opportunity for a *Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA*) to join our mission-driven *Outpatient Rehab Unit.
• The *Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)* under the direction of an OT performs direct patient treatment and provides documentation for patients of all ages referred for occupational therapy.

Supports the developed treatment plans to encourage the appropriate long- and short-term goals*You Will Be Responsible For : Provide function-based treatments for adult patients with a wide variety of diagnoses including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, trauma, post-surgical.

• Communicates all information to patient / family appropriately to the level of the individual as demonstrated by observation.
• Implements direct treatment program including using appropriate therapy material / equipment established by an OTR as measured by observation and medical record review.
• Requirements : Graduate of an AOTA accredited COTA.* Current State of MA license.* Outpatient Rehab experience* Excellent Communication skills*Highlights Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team* Engaged leadership* Full Time, 32 hour -Days*Facility Information Mercy Medical Center* has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts.

Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion* Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.

Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.

Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.