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Boston, Massachusetts

COTA - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31-$40.1/hr

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Job Description

Salary

$ 31 / hr - $ 40.10 / hr

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Help Residents Rediscover Independence. Build a Career With Purpose.

At Bear Mountain, rehabilitation is about more than completing exercises—it's about helping residents regain confidence, independence, and the ability to participate in the activities that matter most to them.

We're seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. Working alongside Occupational Therapists and an interdisciplinary care team, you'll provide meaningful therapy interventions that support resident goals and improve quality of life.

If you're passionate about patient-centered care and want to work in an environment that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and professional growth, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Bear Mountain?

At Bear Mountain, our rehabilitation team plays an essential role in helping residents achieve their highest level of independence. Our team members are at the heart of our mission to provide exceptional healthcare in a safe, supportive, and positive environment.

Full-Time Benefits Include

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • PTO & Holiday Package
  • 401(k) with Employer Matching
  • Continuing Education & Professional Development Opportunities
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program (if applicable)

Join the Bear Mountain Team

At Bear Mountain, our values of Performance, Integrity, Transparency, Respect, and Communication guide how we care for our residents and support our team members.

If you're ready to make a difference through rehabilitation while growing your career with a supportive organization, apply today.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will partner with the Occupational Therapist to help residents restore function, maximize independence, and improve their overall quality of life.

Responsibilities Include

  • Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist
  • Deliver one-on-one and group therapy sessions that promote functional independence
  • Monitor resident progress and communicate treatment outcomes to the supervising Occupational Therapist
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and discharge recommendations
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and billing guidelines
  • Maintain treatment schedules while supporting efficient rehabilitation services
  • Assist in supervising rehabilitation technicians and affiliating students as appropriate
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team to achieve the best possible resident outcomes
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Qualifications

  • What We're Looking For
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
  • Current state licensure (or eligibility) as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred, but not required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for helping residents maximize independence and quality of life
  • Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationTime Management

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (247 salary observations; 539 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top OTA Jobs

4 matches · ranked by pay
#1

Cert Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Manteca, California

$48-$55/hr
#2

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Adoration Health · Richmond, Virginia

$35-$40/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist Assistant

$37-$45/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist Assistant

$37-$45/hr
+ 2 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Elderwood

Hospitals and Health Care
Buffalo, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
PTO & Holiday Package
401(k) with Employer Matching
Continuing Education & Professional Development Opportunities
Career Growth Opportunities
Employee Referral Program