Occupational Therapy Assistant

Location :   CHA Everett Hospital

Work Days : M-F with Saturdays as assigned

Category :   Occupational Therapy

Department :   Rehab Inpatient Psych

Job Type : Full time

Work Shift : Various Shifts

Hours / Week : 40.00

Union Name : Non Union

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 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).

Benefit package includes : generous time off, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness through the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program, Medical / Dental / Vision plans, 403B options.

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

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

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.