OT A (COTA)

Cardinal Cushing Centers

Cardinal Cushing Centers - Hanover, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5919094

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) treats students who present with motor, visual/ perceptual, sensory and functional needs in an integrated model.

This role is in Braintree. This is 30 hrs/week.

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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluation:

• Assist occupational therapist in the evaluation process as needed (including residential activities of daily living assessments)
  

Treatment:

• Provides services under an integrated model emphasizing consultation and collaboration with direct care staff
  
• Implement feeding program in conjunction with occupational therapist and speech department along with collaboration from staff
  
• Develops programs/group treatment ideas to meet particular students' needs in all settings
  
• Provides ongoing consultation regarding ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) to ensure safe and successful participation of students
  
• Works with students on ADL skills to include hygiene, toileting skills, domestic skills, community skills, social, behavioral and recreational skills, and money management
  
• Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations as trained (Safety Care)
  

Administrative:

• Performs all related administrative duties
  
• Keeps student information confidential
  
• Write annual IEP goals and objectives in conjunction with occupational therapist
  
• Documents all treatment sessions as well as quarterly progress notes
  
• Attends appropriate faculty meetings, transdisciplinary meetings and in-service training
  
• Upgrades professional skills on an ongoing annual basis
  
• Provides staff in-service training to new and existing employees
  
• Upholds the mission and corporate values of St. Coletta & Cardinal Cushing Schools of Massachusetts
  
• Regular attendance and promptly reporting to work at the beginning of the scheduled shift are essential functions of this position
  
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned
  

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$42,000 to $50,000 Per Year