Occupational Therapy Assistant - Franklin, MA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants in Franklin, Massachusetts, to provide hands-on care to older adults through its Geriatric House Calls™ model. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and senior living communities. Working closely with a supervising Occupational Therapist, the OTA carries out individualized treatment plans, guides patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and helps them rebuild strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The role offers one-on-one patient care within an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. OTAs receive mentorship from their supervising OT and opportunities to develop clinical skills, caseload, and career. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways; the full-time and part-time listings describe in-home and senior living care, while PRN/FOX Flex involves home and community visits.
Requirements
- Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Graduation from 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, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, and extensive walking.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
- Ability to wear 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 through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with clinical documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to senior living communities.
- Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
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.
- Supportive, clinician-driven culture.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Wellness referral incentives.
- Additional pay for increased efficiency.
- Full-time roles include benefits; part-time benefits eligibility is based on a minimum-hours requirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
