Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Cambridge Health Alliance is an innovative health system that provides high-quality care in Cambridge, Somerville, Everett, Revere, and the surrounding Metro-North communities. It includes three hospitals, more than 20 primary care practices, and the Cambridge Public Health Department. With this unique model, the Alliance is able to offer quality health care, a diverse working environment, a premier training experience for those interested in community-based medicine, and a robust rehab student program.

This position is part of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team caring for patients at the Everett Hospital. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides group and individual treatments in the inpatient adult and geriatric behavioral health setting as well as treating patients in the acute care setting in collaboration with the occupational therapists.

We are looking for an occupational therapy assistant who believes strongly in CHA's mission, vision, and values:

• Mission: To improve the health of our patients and communities.
• Vision: Equity and excellence for everyone, every time.
• Values: To Make a Positive Difference - Community, Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Learning, Excellence (CIRCLE).

Job Description

• Provide group and individual treatments in the inpatient adult and geriatric behavioral health setting.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists to treat patients in the acute care setting.

Requirements

• MA licensure and current AHA BLS certification required.
• 2 years of OTA experience in an inpatient mental health and acute care setting preferred.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness through the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 403B options

Community Overview

Cambridge Health Alliance brings care to the people - including your neighbors, friends, and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring care to the people.