Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- $3,000 sign-on bonus
How this pay compares
This posting states $30–$43 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $36.50 an hour, the middle half $34–$39, across 35 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $36.08 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapy assistants in Massachusetts: pay by town and employer
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Massachusetts is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Massachusetts license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's OT Compact status.
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About the job
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Mobility. Independence. Quality of Life.
$3,000 Sign-On Bonus | Full-Time | Effective 9.30.26
Benefits:401(k) match, competitive salary, opportunities for growth
Now offering full-time employees CEU/Licensure reimbursement after completion of their 90 probationary period.
Less than 5 miles from Newton Wellesley Hospital
Want to practice therapy somewhere you actually get to know your patients?
At AdviniaCare, our residents aren't just names on a caseload. We give our COTAs the chance to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and an interdisciplinary team - while helping people regain independence and reclaim the everyday activities that matter most to them. Success here isn't always measured by a discharge home; sometimes it's relearning how to get dressed, hold a fork steady, or find a new way to do something that once felt lost.
We're growing our rehab team and looking for a compassionate, full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who wants to practice differently - one who values person-centered care, creative problem-solving, and being part of a team that treats the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
Responsibilities
- Assist occupational therapists in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients with physical, emotional, and cognitive impairments
- Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify patients' strengths, weaknesses, and needs
- Design and implement interventions to improve activities of daily living, cognitive function, and overall well-being
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records
- Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers to promote healthy habits and long-term independence
What We're Looking For
This role is best suited to COTAs who value:
- Relationship-based care
- Hands-on, creative clinical problem-solving
- Helping patients regain independence in daily life
- True interdisciplinary teamwork
- Making a meaningful difference in the lives of others
Requirements
- Current certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
How to Apply
If you believe therapy is about more than checking boxes and moving on to the next patient, we'd love to meet you. Apply today to join the AdviniaCare team.
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From AdviniaCare Newton-Wellesley's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About AdviniaCare Newton-Wellesley
AdviniaCare Newton-Wellesley is a 110 (source: Medicare Care Compare: AdviniaCare Newton-Wellesley)-bed nursing home in Wellesley, MA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and allied health staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: AdviniaCare Newton-Wellesley
Based in Wellesley, MAHires in MassachusettsPay on its listings: 27.3% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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