Occupational Therapy Assistant - Franklin, MA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking 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, and confidence. The position offers one-on-one patient care within an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. FOX describes built-in mentorship, collaborative care planning, opportunities to grow clinical skills and career pathways, and the ability to build a schedule and lasting patient relationships. Available employment pathways include full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex roles. Compensation is based on experience and employment type. The standard base pay range in Massachusetts is $21.63–$31.25 per hour, with an opportunity to earn more.
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, 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, while observing and tracking progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with its 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 to older adults in patients’ homes and 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.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Wellness referral incentives.
- Additional pay for increased efficiency.
- Part-time benefits eligibility 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
