Occupational Therapy Assistant - Burlington, MA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Burlington, Massachusetts. The role is based at two senior living community partners, Atria Longmeadow Place and Sunrise of Burlington, and uses FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. Working under a supervising Occupational Therapist, the OTA carries out individualized treatment plans and helps patients rebuild strength, mobility, confidence, and independence through therapeutic exercises and functional activities. The OTA provides one-on-one care in senior living communities and patients’ homes as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. The position offers mentorship, collaborative care planning, and opportunities to develop clinical skills and advance a career. FOX describes its practice as clinician-operated and focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, independence, wellness, longevity, and abolishing ageism. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways are available; benefits depend on role eligibility.
Requirements
- Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current CPR certification.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, CPR, patient transfers and bed mobility, varied postures and extensive walking, repetitive upper-extremity movements, driving, and wearing PPE when required.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
- Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients during therapeutic exercises and functional activities; observe and track progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with clinical documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, their POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide in-home and senior living care, including driving to patient homes and senior living communities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible roles.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Continuing education access.
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
- Access to advanced technology and tools.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist.
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
