Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
How this pay compares
This posting states $35 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $36.50 an hour, the middle half $34–$39, across 37 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).
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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
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Sandwich is hiring a full-time COTA to join our therapy team!
Weekly pay ranging up to $35 an hour.
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 a COTA license in Massachusetts.
Duties & Responsibilities
- May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as assigned by Rehab Program Manager.
- Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised, and group.
- Contributes to the team meeting and decision making process as defined by the program.
- Consults with and trains patients, residents and caregivers.
- Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
- Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
- Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
- Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
- May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Holiday & Overtime Pay
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- 401(k) with Employer Match
Available for Full-Time Staff
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).
From Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center'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 Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a 123 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center)-bed nursing home in Sandwich, MA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Based in Sandwich, MAHires in MassachusettsPay on its listings: 100% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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